As Americans Celebrates Flag Day, Protesters March Against Immigration Enforcement
Demonstrations for immigration enforcement in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas were largely peaceful, as some protests went well into the night.
Hundreds Protest in Austin against ICE
Thirteen people were arrested on various charges during the protest Monday, which ended when officers fired tear gas into a crowd that neared a federal building.
Hundreds Gather to Protest Immigration Crackdowns
The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles.
First “self-deportation” Flight Takes off From Houston
The Department of Homeland Security said the 64 people who volunteered received $1,000 and a chance to return to the U.S. legally. Advocates question whether the government will honor its promises.
Five Immigration Judges in Texas Removed
The move raises concerns about large case backlogs that have persisted for years.
Multi Authorities Search for Illegal Immigrants in Austin and San Antonio
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives collaborated on “enhanced targeted operations” in both cities, an ICE spokesperson said.
State Lawmakers ask Education Agency for Guidance to Immigration Plans
More than two dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.