The victims included migrants from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. Most were men; five were minors. By Sneha Dey and Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas TribuneJune 28, 2022 “3 men in custody after deaths of 51 people found in San Antonio truck” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…

Posted by Leslie Dellon | Jun 24, 2022 | Business & the Workforce, Employment Based “This story was originally published by, Immigration Impact“ Surprising data recently revealed that consular officers denied applicants for employer-sponsored immigrant visas at a far higher rate than U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers denied…

Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Jun 27, 2022 | Border Enforcement, Enforcement “This story was originally published by, Immigration Impact“ The House Appropriations Committee on Friday passed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for Fiscal Year 2023, as part of the year-over-year process that Congress undertakes to fund…

The court ruled a Washington state coach was praying as a private citizen when he knelt after a game on the field, not as an employee of the district. By Brian Lopez, The Texas TribuneJune 27, 2022 “Supreme Court sides with school coach who prayed at a game, offering more…

The withdrawal comes after the congressional vote to confirm Gonzalez, a vocal opponent of Donald Trump’s immigration policies, stalled for months. By Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 27, 2022 “Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s pick to lead immigration enforcement agency, withdraws from nomination” was first published by The Texas…

2011 was the driest year on record for Texas, causing an estimated cost of $7.62 billion in crop and livestock losses. A dry and hot June has many sounding alarm bells about 2022. By Jayme Lozano, The Texas TribuneJune 28, 2022 “West Texas farmers and ranchers fear the worst as…

In 1987, 2003 and 2017, groups of migrants died of heat and dehydration in Texas after being trapped in stifling containers. Hundreds more die alone or in smaller groups as desperation drives them to take fatal risks. By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Uriel J. García, The…

The authorities said the tragedy appeared to be the deadliest migrant-smuggling operation in memory. Sixteen people were taken to hospitals. By Jaden Edison and Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneJune 27, 2022 “At least 50 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…

The Supreme Court cited safe haven laws as an abortion alternative when it overturned Roe v. Wade. But Texas’ policy lacks funding and just 172 infants have been relinquished since 2009. By Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 26, 2022 “Texas has a law that allows parents to give up newborns…

Experts told The Texas Tribune that Thomas’ opinion signals an openness from the court to reconsidering other settled legal precedents related to rights the court has ruled are protected by the constitution. By James Barragán, The Texas TribuneJune 24, 2022 “In Roe decision, Justice Clarence Thomas invites new legal challenges…