Texas
These Students Speak Perfect Spanglish — And Now They’re Learning To Own It
Posted on · "To be able to speak Spanglish is to be able to say to people that I am Mexican American, and that's OK," says college freshman Angie Bravo.
Immigration
In-Depth
Deported Father Fights For Custody Of His Three Texas Children
Posted on · Tens of thousands of parents are separated from their families each year by immigration authorities. Many are faced with the tough decision of either bringing their children with them or leaving their kids in the United States.
Immigration
Supreme Court Justices Take Up High-Profile Case On DACA
Posted on · All eyes will be on Chief Justice John Roberts when the court hears arguments Tuesday.
In-Depth
Is The GOP Alienating Texas Latino Republicans?
Posted on · While Republican presidential candidates have historically earned as much as half of the Texas Latino vote, recent polling data shows that less than 20% of Texas Latinos said they would vote for President Trump in 2020.
Immigration
Tally Of Children Split At Border Tops 5,400 In New Count
Posted on · The count is a milestone in accounting for families impacted by the Trump administration's criticized effort against illegal immigration.
News
Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule On Green Cards
Posted on · Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by a preliminary injunction.
National
Judge Blocks Green Card Denials For Poorer Immigrants
Posted on · The Trump administration had proposed that immigrants be disqualified from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public welfare programs.
Immigration
Number Of Migrant Kids In Texas Facilities Drops Suddenly
Posted on · Migrant care facilities have been at capacity throughout this past year, usually holding some 6,000 kids. But in September, the population of migrant kids in federal custody fell to half that.
Immigration
Border Patrol Agents Detained Mexican Citizen Who Had Permission To Be In The U.S.
Posted on · The man, whose immigration case received "administrative closure" from a U.S. judge, was detained by Border Patrol agents at a highway checkpoint. Lawyers say the agents went too far, but federal officials say otherwise.
Immigration
Houston Nonprofits Brace For Trump’s Historic Cuts To Refugee Resettlement
Posted on · Under the new refugee cap, the U.S. will accept no more than 18,000 refugees in the 2020 fiscal year, down from the current historic low of 30,000.
News
Trump Administration To End ‘Catch And Release’ Immigration Policy, Says DHS Chief
Posted on · The move is the latest by the Trump administration to curb the flow of migrants seeking asylum at the southern border.
In-Depth
Why Immigration Facilities Are Struggling To Contain A Mumps Outbreak Among Detained Migrants
Posted on · More than 500 cases have been confirmed in Texas immigration facilities, and quarantines are taking a toll on migrants’ legal cases and mental health.
Immigration
Tent Courts Set To Open On Border For US Asylum Seekers
Posted on · The court, or "soft-sided" facility as U.S. officials call it, is scheduled to begin operations Monday in Laredo, Texas.
Immigration
Supreme Court Allows Government To Curtail Asylum Requests During Legal Fight
Posted on · The administration scores a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum applicants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border.
In-Depth
Escaping Brutal Violence, Transgender Migrants Start Over In Texas
Posted on · In December 2018, federal officials opened the first dorm in Texas meant for one group of asylum seekers: transgender women. Houston Public Media followed the journey of one transgender migrant from Honduras to Houston.