By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2018 KINGWOOD — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday vowed to challenge Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez over her views on border security and immigration, emphasizing an early contrast with the former Dallas County sheriff who has not yet secured her party’s nomination….

DEL RIO, Texas — This week, Del Rio Border Patrol Sector welcomed initial planning teams from the National Guard who are deployed in support of Operation Guardian Support. “The U.S. Border Patrol remains steadfast in our commitment to gain operational control of our borders and the deployment of National Guard…

(PRESS RELEASE) The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community.  The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas….

Thursday, April 13, 2018, 9:44 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to the 2200 block of Villa Circle in reference to a suspicious vehicle call. Investigating officers encountered a 2015 Gray in color Chrysler parked in front of a residence occupied by a male and a female. Officers spoke with…

By: Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact The United States has long been the country of choice for international physicians seeking a graduate medical education. But for the second year in a row, the number of foreign doctors who applied to graduate residency programs in the United States has declined. This has…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – NE LINCOLN, Neb. – Whether you owe the IRS or it owes you, Tax Day is an annual reminder of how much money Americans give the federal government each year. A new report shows exactly where that money is being spent. The National…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2018 GALVESTON — Sometimes, money is the easy part. After Hurricane Ike ravaged this island town in September 2008, the federal government poured millions of dollars into local coffers to jump-start the recovery process. The results are obvious nearly 10 years later:…

By: Diana Orces, Immigration Impact The largest employment crackdown in a decade was launched on April 5 at a meat-processing plant in Bean Station, a rural community outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. Nearly 100 immigrants were detained during the raid, most believed to be from Mexico. According to reports: “[Immigration and…

By Sydney Greene, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2018 After entering Texas’ foster care system in 2006, the day after her 14th birthday, Unisha Curry bounced around anywhere from nine to 11 foster homes. In one of her final homes, she had three foster sisters who were teen mothers. One…

Written by American Immigration Council Staff In its latest attack on due process and access to counsel in the immigration court system, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has decided to suspend its Legal Orientation Program (LOP) despite its demonstrated ability to increase efficiencies in the nation’s horribly backlogged…