(Press Release) A former U.S. Border Patrol Agent (BPA) was sentenced to 112 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for accepting bribes in return for helping to smuggle illegal drugs into the United States. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division,…

By: Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, Sept. 11, 2018 As President Donald Trump wages a vocal battle against illegal immigration, his administration has been working more quietly to cut down on legal pathways to immigrate to the U.S. On Tuesday, a new policy kicks in, allowing officers with the U.S. Citizenship and…

By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Many in the immigrant rights community are rejoicing after federal authorities agreed this week to let people with Temporary Protected status from Honduras and Nepal continue to live and work here legally until litigation is resolved. The Trump administration…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2019 “A federal safety net funds health care for uninsured Texans. Time is running short to negotiate its renewal.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Gabe Schneider, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2019 “Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote against Joaquin Castro’s resolution blocking Trump’s emergency order” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 13, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke running for president” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. After months of intense speculation, Beto O’Rourke…

By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2019 “UT men’s head tennis coach on administrative leave after bribery allegations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s…

EAGLE PASS, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers kept sharp focus on border security efforts, seizing a total of 1,395.5 pounds of marijuana in a single enforcement action at the Eagle Pass, Texas Import Lot. “Securing the cargo environment is a critical mission…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2019 “DPS director takes “full responsibility” for data errors in Texas voter citizenship review” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2019 “U.S. Rep. Al Green of Texas will force Trump impeachment vote, defying Nancy Pelosi” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…