Posted on · Ahead of Gonzalez' Senate confirmation hearing, some advocates say the sheriff's failure to implement transformative changes at the Harris County jail could indicate difficulties ahead at one of the most heavily-criticized agencies in the country.
Posted on · The vaccination effort appears to be the first in Texas ICE facilities, as hundreds of immigrants are battling COVID-19 in detention facilities across the state.
Posted on · Gonzalez was a vocal critic of the Trump administration, and in particular, the former president's immigration policies.
Posted on · Texas is home to more immigrant detention centers than any other state, making it ground zero for any changes President Joe Biden will make to the system. Though advocates have said they're optimistic about this new chapter, Biden is inheriting expanded detention infrastructure with a record of poor medical treatment.
Posted on · A federal judge announced on Tuesday that ICE has reached an agreement with schools that sued it over the rule change. The directive will now be rescinded nationwide.
Posted on · The woman said she became pregnant as a result of the rape. Now she's suing private corrections company CoreCivic, which operated the facility where the alleged sexual assault took place.
Posted on · Inside the Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe, two detainees spoke to Houston Public Media about what they say was poor medical care, minimal protective equipment and unsanitary and crowded dorms.
Posted on · The 40-year-old from Mexico had recently been transferred into ICE custody from the Harris County Jail.
Posted on · Last year, the City of Houston recognized Roland Gramajo as an outstanding local leader. Now, Gramajo faces deportation.
Posted on · Doctors and advocates say the lack of proper medical care at Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities can have dire consequences, especially as immigrant detention facilities grow crowded.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The latest on Tropical Storm Barry, ICE raids are expected to hit several major U.S. cities this weekend, resources for victims of domestic violence, answers to your eye care questions, and Houston native Michaela Abam talks about playing in the World Cup.
Posted on · ICE says its agents were targeting immigrants with final deportation orders and previous criminal records.
Posted on · Morgan led the Border Patrol during the final months of the Obama administration, but he has emerged as a vocal supporter of the president's immigration policies.
Posted on · The toddler from Guatemala died six weeks after leaving an ICE family detention center in Dilley. She had not yet turned two years old.
Posted on · A woman climbed to the base of the Statue of Liberty, remaining there for three hours before police brought her down. Activists earlier unfurled a banner to "Abolish I.C.E."