Houston Public MediaMar 7, 2025

A Houston worker says he was detained by immigration officers despite having permission to work in the U.S.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2025/03/06/515435/houston-worker-detained-immigration-officers-permission-to-work-in-us/

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Houston worker says he was detained by immigration officers despite permission to work in U.S.

FIEL Houston, an immigrant advocacy group, is warning that people with authorization to work in the U.S. or with complicated legal statuses are at risk of being detained amid increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

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Houston Public MediaJan 31, 2025

A new survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs reveals deep divisions among Texans on immigration and border security policies, with views largely influenced by political affiliation and age.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2025/01/31/512544/texans-divided-on-immigration-policies-and-border-security-new-survey-finds/

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Texans divided on immigration policies and border security, new University of Houston survey finds

The survey found that 64% of respondents support providing undocumented people with a path to legal status in the U.S. if they meet certain requirements.

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Houston Public MediaJan 24, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the federal government for more than $11 billion in reimbursements to Texas for the costs of border security operations and wall construction during the Biden administration.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/border/2025/01/24/511900/greg-abbott-seeks-11-billion-in-federal-reimbursements-for-border-security/

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Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

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Houston Public MediaApr 4, 2024

The state of Texas charged 214 migrants with “riot participation” for their involvement in tearing down a temporary chain link fence and pushing past Texas National Guard troops in March.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/border/2024/04/04/482544/texas-criminally-charges-more-than-200-migrants-involved-in-alleged-riot-at-the-border/

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Texas criminally charges more than 200 migrants involved in alleged ‘riot’ at the border

The Texas Department of Public Safety pursued the charges against the migrants last week. DPS arrests were made on Thursday, Friday and Saturday while they were in federal custody according to the county records. Riot participation charges are punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,000 or both.

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