Immigration
New Polling Project To Gauge How Houstonians Feel About Immigration Policies
Posted on · The project will challenge voters to think about the policies behind catchy slogans.
Immigration
News
Temporary Immigration Detention Facilities To Open In El Paso, Rio Grande Valley
Posted on · Construction of the facilities, commonly referred to as a “tent cities” is a response to the ongoing crush of migrants, mainly from Central America, who continue to cross into Texas after traveling through Mexico.
Immigration
11-Year-Old Salvadoran Girl Living In Houston Gets Second Chance At Asylum
Posted on · The judge who ordered Laura Maradiaga-Alvarado to be deported after a scheduling mix-up at immigration court has now reopened her case.
In-Depth
How One Houstonian Almost Lost Everything When It Was His Word Against Border Officials
Posted on · "There's no justice for the immigrant," Elvin said, after border officials wrote in legal documents that he had recently crossed the border. Despite having lived here for more than a decade, Elvin was detained for months and almost deported. Back in Houston, his pregnant wife spent their savings on legal aid while taking care of their two kids.
News
Asylum Seekers Who Show Credible Fear Will Not Be Eligible For Bond
Posted on · Under the ruling by the U.S. Attorney General, they will have to wait in detention until their case is adjudicated. The decision doesn't affect families or unaccompanied minors.
Arts & Culture
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach In Shadow Of Border Crossing
Posted on · The world-renowned cellist brought his Bach Project to the sister cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Saturday.
Immigration
Harris County Ranks Second Nationwide In Community Immigration Arrests
Posted on · Only one other county nationwide had more community arrests, which target people who haven’t been picked by local police.
Top Stories
Unprecedented Research On NASA Astronauts, 11-Year-Old Salvadoran Girl Faces Deportation, And Feds Consider Houston For Additional Migrant Children Shelters
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Immigration
11-Year-Old Salvadoran Girl Living In Houston Faces Deportation
Posted on · The immigration lawyer who represents her argues the order of removal is based on a clerical error by an immigration court.
Immigration
The Federal Government Considers Houston For Additional Migrant Children Shelters
Posted on · Since the start of this fiscal year, Health and Human Services has received some 32,000 unaccompanied minors. If numbers stay consistent, the agency is on track to shelter the largest number of migrant children in the program's history.
Top Stories
NPR’s 1A Visits Houston, Federal Agents Take Custody Of Accused Santa Fe Shooter, And “Know Your Rights” Meeting Amid Robust Immigration Enforcement
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
National
Trump Shakeup: Nielsen Goes, Then Secret Service Chief
Posted on · A day after resigning as Homeland Security secretary, Nielsen said she still shares Trump's goal of securing the Mexican border.
Immigration
Immigration Law Enforcement Fears Draw In Crowds To Local “Know Your Rights” Meeting
Posted on · Houston-area immigrants showed up to learn how to prepare for interactions with immigration authorities in an increasingly fearful environment.
Immigration
Vice President Mike Pence Visits Houston’s ICE Office, Reiterates Trump’s Border Plan
Posted on · Before his speech at Rice University, Pence stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in North Houston.
National
Trump Sidelines Immigration Nominee For ‘Tougher Direction’
Posted on · Trump did not explain what that meant and did not say whom he had in mind as a replacement.