(Press Release) Saturday, August 25, 2018, 11:18 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a local convenience store within the 800 block of North Bibb Street. Responding officers encountered three (3) male subject behind the store. Officers attempted to detain the subjects who fled…

(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, Texas – In separate incidents over a 24-hour period U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Eagle Pass Station marine unit, rescued three families attempting to cross illegally into the United States. “Our agents are constantly on patrol and ready to respond to life-threatening situations. This weekend…

By David J. Lynch and Damian Paletta, The Washington Post Aug. 27, 2018 “U.S., Mexico reach partial agreement to resolve trade conflict, a step toward a NAFTA deal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By: Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service – AZ PHOENIX – Arizonans head to the polls this week for the state’s primary election, and opinion polls suggest health care will be on the minds of many voters. Despite Trump administration efforts to weaken or defund parts of the Affordable Care Act,…

(PRESS RELEASE) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station arrested 10 illegal aliens from Bangladesh. “Our Border Patrol agents face unique challenges every day and may encounter persons from different regions of the world. I commend them for their vigilance and commitment to safeguard our nation’s borders,”…

Written by Leslie Dellon, Immigration Impact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a revised, final policy memorandum on August 9, 2018 that radically changes how the agency will determine when a foreign student or exchange visitor is “unlawfully present” in the United States. “Unlawful presence” is a legal term…

Written by Karolina Walters, Immigration Impact The National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), the union that represents the nation’s immigration judges, is challenging the government’s decision to remove an immigration judge from a well-known case and replace him with a judge who immediately ordered the immigrant in the case deported….

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Down-ballot Texas Democrats are in Beto O’Rourke’s shadow. Will his campaign still help their chances?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Abbott taps Nebraska official to lead Health and Human Services Commission” 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. Courtney…

By: Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica Oh, the audacity of dopes. The crimes of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen are notable not just for how blatant they were but also for their lack of sophistication. The two men did little to hide their lying to banks and the Internal Revenue Service. One…