Border Security Expo

Immigrant rights activists and border security entrepreneurs mix it up in Austin

"...Last week, technology geeks, security experts, politicians, and protesters convened Downtown for the second..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Shapleigh on the Border

El Paso senator lays down the law on what's really important on cross-border crime

"...the state, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security was in El Paso this morning, talking about how..."

July 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas GOP Still Set on Sending Vigilantes to the Border

Frightening border bills haven't passed yet, but might in special session

"...Abbott called for an immediate special session to address border security, specifically focusing on criminal penalties for "the smuggling..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Abbott to Send 1,000 National Guard Troops to Texas Border

Slams Congress as "reprobates" for failing border security

"...the deployment of 1,000 National Guard Troops to the border...."

June 21, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Cornyn Takes Wimpy Stance on Border

Senator addresses Border Trade Alliance via video at annual International Conference

"...Sen. John Cornyn thinks a wall along our southern border is “irrational” – um, except where we need one...."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rep. Talarico Shocked at Inhumane Border Facility Conditions During Tour

Austin-area lawmaker part of delegation that visited El Paso, Clint

"...Amid recent reports of abuse and neglect at U.S.-Mexico border facilities housing detained migrants, a delegation of state and..."

July 2, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...to continue construction of 20 more miles on the border wall in Starr County, as Donald Trump commonly did,..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Here's What a New Border Bill Would Do to Texas

"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage

"...moved forward with their promise to tackle their nebulous “border security” priority, filing a behemoth bill before the March..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Will Border Crisis Spur a Special Session?

Perry, Dewhurst, Straus instruct DPS to increase border presence

"...of Public Safety to increase its presence along the border with Mexico. The big questions now are, how does..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Immigration and the Border

"...Security for Whom? In November, Gov. Rick Perry made campaign..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege Preview: At the Border Is It Lock ’Em Up, or Help Them Out?

The state could help ease the migrant crisis, but not by doing what it's done so far

"...for the 88th Texas Legislature. Toward the bottom read: "Border Security and Law Enforcement." Patrick touted the state's $2..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...damaging the economy of a small town near the border? Eloy Vera suspects as much. He's a county judge..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...Caldwell County, the poorest of the four suburban counties bordering Austin, is pretty reliably red in most elections, but..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...of children come alone every year to the U.S. border, seeking protection. In FY 2009, U.S. Cus­toms and Border..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

ACLU Warns Border Counties: Abbott’s Setting You Up

County officials warned they'll be flouting Constitution and federal law if they follow governor's immigration edict

"...declaration of a "public safety disaster" at the Texas-Mexico border, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas sent letters..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Cornyn Takes Wimpy Stance on Border

Senator addresses Border Trade Alliance via video at annual International Conference

"...Sen. John Cornyn thinks a wall along our southern border is "irrational" – um, except where we need one...."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Will Border Crackdown Cause Ranger Drain?

Perry dispatches Texas Rangers to the border

"...Rick Perry is sending the Texas Rangers to the border – but border mayors are questioning the deployment, and..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Noriega Knocks Border Wall

Noriega criticizes Cornyn's immigration stance

"...immigration plan focuses on three central planks: Secure the border with manpower and electronics rather than a wall, crack..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...gender affirming care to minors. – Maggie Q. Thompson Republican Border To-Do List Gets a Check Mark..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Reps Outraged at "Inhumane" and "Dystopian" Conditions at Border

Willful neglect of human rights fuel funding effort

"...Amid recent reports of abuse and neglect at U.S.-Mexico border facilities housing detained migrants, a delegation of state and..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...Some residents noted that, while border security is important, erecting barriers ignores the symbiotic nature..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Cross-Border Craziness

Temporary injunction blocks feds' plan to use 'no match' Social Security letters, Senate authorizes construction of large chunk of border wall, and more

"...an injunction to temporarily block the Department of Homeland Security's plan to use "no match" Social Security letters as..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Cross-Border Craziness Continues

Erroneously deported man returns home; Congress urges action on Juarez murders

"...appeared traumatized," after being picked up at the Calexico border crossing, to which he had trekked more than 100..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Cross-Border Craziness

Illinois workers allegedly fired due to 'no match' problems with Social Security numbers

"...19 due to "no match" problems with their Social Security numbers, reports the Chicago Tribune, explaining that no-match letters..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Homeland Security Comes Home

For the next round of protests, the DPS has new toys

"...issues, more fallout from the new era in homeland security, in a formal policy meeting earlier this year. In..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Border Militarization Update

Perry authorizes use of Texas National Guard at border; and El Paso County Sheriff's Office says will temporarily cease holding immigration stops and raids

"...for deploying 6,000 National Guard troops to the Mexico border, Gov. Rick Perry authorized the use of 2,300 members..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...including children. A trooper wrote to his superiors, saying Border Patrol officers had been ordered to turn people back..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Cross-Border Craziness

Why frontera residents are appalled by the wall

"...the federal government's planned fence/wall hybrid for the U.S.-Mexico border. (For a rundown of other pissed-off Texas precincts that..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

T. Don Hutto: Homeland Security Bars U.N. Inspector

Homeland Security clangs detention center's door shut on U.N. investigator Jorge Bustamante

"...General Assembly in June. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security clanged TDH's door shut on Bustamante at the last..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Border Wall Opposition Mounts

Immigration and environmental groups alligne4d against wall.

"...Joining the popular opposition to impending Department of Homeland Security plans to construct a 70-mile Texas-Mexico border wall, The..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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