Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border https://art19.com/shows/immigration-crisis en © Sinclair Broadcast Group Yami Virgin with what you need to know about the border. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bcdaf3a6-007b-11f1-aa45-b3b367ba1a2b/image/8b569772185a32237dfe8c8756a0a459.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border https://art19.com/shows/immigration-crisis no episodic Sinclair Broadcast Group Yami Virgin with what you need to know about the border. Yami Virgin with what you need to know about the border.

]]> Bob Gambert podcasts@sbgtv.com New screwworm treatments offer hope as ranchers prepare for possible spread There is some positive news for ranchers concerned about the spread of New World screwworm. New FDA-approved treatments — including both a powder and an ointment — are now on the way for prevention and treatment across multiple animal species. The concern remains high, however, as cases have already been detected in northern Mexico. Many in the agriculture industry say it’s not a question of if the parasite reaches the U.S., but when. Sat, 09 May 2026 19:59:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group There is some positive news for ranchers concerned about the spread of New World screwworm. New FDA-approved treatments — including both a powder and an ointment — are now on the way for prevention and treatment across multiple animal species. The concern remains high, however, as cases have already been detected in northern Mexico. Many in the agriculture industry say it’s not a question of if the parasite reaches the U.S., but when. There is some positive news for ranchers concerned about the spread of New World screwworm. New FDA-approved treatments — including both a powder and an ointment — are now on the way for prevention and treatment across multiple animal species.

The concern remains high, however, as cases have already been detected in northern Mexico. Many in the agriculture industry say it’s not a question of if the parasite reaches the U.S., but when.

]]> 1011 no 10 months detained, then freed + B4 ruling reshaping Texas immigration enforcement In this week’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border… Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin, producer Natalie Medina, and photojournalist Paul Sanchez track a major shift in immigration enforcement. A family held nearly 10 months at the Dilley Detention Center is released after a judge’s order, despite having no alleged ties to a deadly attack linked to a relative. Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas. At the same time, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secures a legal win as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit allows SB 4 to move forward, expanding the state’s role in immigration enforcement. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:46:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border… Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin, producer Natalie Medina, and photojournalist Paul Sanchez track a major shift in immigration enforcement. A family held nearly 10 months at the Dilley Detention Center is released after a judge’s order, despite having no alleged ties to a deadly attack linked to a relative. Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas. At the same time, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secures a legal win as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit allows SB 4 to move forward, expanding the state’s role in immigration enforcement. In this week’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border… Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin, producer Natalie Medina, and photojournalist Paul Sanchez track a major shift in immigration enforcement.

A family held nearly 10 months at the Dilley Detention Center is released after a judge’s order, despite having no alleged ties to a deadly attack linked to a relative. Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas.

At the same time, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secures a legal win as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit allows SB 4 to move forward, expanding the state’s role in immigration enforcement.

]]> 1582 no 'We’ve placed the last panel': Texas border wall construction nears completion Texas Department of Public Safety officials say migrant encounters at the southern border remain significantly lower than in recent years, with troopers reporting roughly 80 to 100 arrests per week — or about 300 to 400 per month — for people crossing between ports of entry. Despite the drop, DPS leaders told the Public Safety Commission that enforcement activity has not slowed overall. Instead, the agency says its focus has increasingly shifted beyond the border itself and onto Texas highways, where troopers are encountering what officials describe as some of the largest drug seizures in recent memory. Authorities say illegal narcotics continue to make their way into the state, prompting heightened efforts to identify and stop suspected trafficking vehicles. DPS says troopers are actively conducting traffic stops tied to cartel smuggling operations, leading to arrests and major drug busts across Texas roadways. FAA, PENTAGON REACH AGREEMENT ON LASER SYSTEM AFTER BORDER INCIDENTS A counter-drone laser system that previously triggered a major airspace shutdown over El Paso is now the subject of a new agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon. The system, identified by Reuters as the LOCUST Laser Weapon System, is designed to disable drones using high-energy beams. Federal officials say recent safety assessments determined the technology includes safeguards that “do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft.” The agreement comes after multiple high-profile incidents raised concerns. In one case near El Paso, a Pentagon-loaned laser operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection was used to shoot down what was later identified as a Mylar balloon. Weeks later, another incident near Fort Hancock involved soldiers mistakenly targeting a CBP-operated drone. Officials say improved coordination between agencies is critical as the technology becomes more widely used near border regions and military installations. We spoke with Victor Manjarrez, a former Chief Patrol Agent for CBP, about the implications of this system and how it could impact both border operations and communities nationwide. “The beauty of a laser it’s very focused, very efficient and very accurate,” Manjarrez said. “It’s also the least riskiest to the environment and the public.” Manjarrez says the agreement between federal agencies reflects a broader effort to catch up with rapidly evolving drone technology, something he believes has outpaced existing rules. Looking ahead, Manjarrez expects the use of laser systems to expand beyond the border, especially as drones become more common. “The current technology will not be the same a year from now,” he said. “I’m hoping the policy and coordination between agencies advances as quickly.” TEXAS BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE Construction on Texas’ state-funded border wall is now in its final stages, with officials saying the project is just weeks away from being finished. The Texas Facilities Commission reports more than 82 miles of wall have been built since 2021, totaling roughly $3 billion in state funding. State officials say construction is now wrapping up. During a recent commission meeting, Executive Director Will McKerall described the project as entering its final phase. “We are right at the end of this journey, and it continues to shut down in an extremely organized fashion,” McKerall said. He added that crews have already installed the final section of wall. “We’ve placed the last panel we are now at 82.2 miles of wall placed,” he said. According to McKerall, only minor work remains before the project is fully complete. “We’re only working at really two sites right now finishing up some bridge work,” he said. “By the time this commission meets next, I fully expect that we will be saying mission accomplished.” The project has faced criticism over its cost and effectiveness. A Texas Tribune investigation previously found that wall segments were often fragmented, raising questions about how much they contributed to broader border security efforts. State leaders say the decision to scale back is tied in part to increased federal investment in border infrastructure. With billions of federal dollars now being directed toward barriers and related security measures, Texas is shifting its approach. Officials say border security efforts will continue under the federal government's broader “smart wall” strategy, which includes not only physical barriers but also surveillance technology, buoys, and roadway infrastructure. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group Texas Department of Public Safety officials say migrant encounters at the southern border remain significantly lower than in recent years, with troopers reporting roughly 80 to 100 arrests per week — or about 300 to 400 per month — for people crossing between ports of entry. Despite the drop, DPS leaders told the Public Safety Commission that enforcement activity has not slowed overall. Instead, the agency says its focus has increasingly shifted beyond the border itself and onto Texas highways, where troopers are encountering what officials describe as some of the largest drug seizures in recent memory. Authorities say illegal narcotics continue to make their way into the state, prompting heightened efforts to identify and stop suspected trafficking vehicles. DPS says troopers are actively conducting traffic stops tied to cartel smuggling operations, leading to arrests and major drug busts across Texas roadways. FAA, PENTAGON REACH AGREEMENT ON LASER SYSTEM AFTER BORDER INCIDENTS A counter-drone laser system that previously triggered a major airspace shutdown over El Paso is now the subject of a new agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon. The system, identified by Reuters as the LOCUST Laser Weapon System, is designed to disable drones using high-energy beams. Federal officials say recent safety assessments determined the technology includes safeguards that “do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft.” The agreement comes after multiple high-profile incidents raised concerns. In one case near El Paso, a Pentagon-loaned laser operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection was used to shoot down what was later identified as a Mylar balloon. Weeks later, another incident near Fort Hancock involved soldiers mistakenly targeting a CBP-operated drone. Officials say improved coordination between agencies is critical as the technology becomes more widely used near border regions and military installations. We spoke with Victor Manjarrez, a former Chief Patrol Agent for CBP, about the implications of this system and how it could impact both border operations and communities nationwide. “The beauty of a laser it’s very focused, very efficient and very accurate,” Manjarrez said. “It’s also the least riskiest to the environment and the public.” Manjarrez says the agreement between federal agencies reflects a broader effort to catch up with rapidly evolving drone technology, something he believes has outpaced existing rules. Looking ahead, Manjarrez expects the use of laser systems to expand beyond the border, especially as drones become more common. “The current technology will not be the same a year from now,” he said. “I’m hoping the policy and coordination between agencies advances as quickly.” TEXAS BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE Construction on Texas’ state-funded border wall is now in its final stages, with officials saying the project is just weeks away from being finished. The Texas Facilities Commission reports more than 82 miles of wall have been built since 2021, totaling roughly $3 billion in state funding. State officials say construction is now wrapping up. During a recent commission meeting, Executive Director Will McKerall described the project as entering its final phase. “We are right at the end of this journey, and it continues to shut down in an extremely organized fashion,” McKerall said. He added that crews have already installed the final section of wall. “We’ve placed the last panel we are now at 82.2 miles of wall placed,” he said. According to McKerall, only minor work remains before the project is fully complete. “We’re only working at really two sites right now finishing up some bridge work,” he said. “By the time this commission meets next, I fully expect that we will be saying mission accomplished.” The project has faced criticism over its cost and effectiveness. A Texas Tribune investigation previously found that wall segments were often fragmented, raising questions about how much they contributed to broader border security efforts. State leaders say the decision to scale back is tied in part to increased federal investment in border infrastructure. With billions of federal dollars now being directed toward barriers and related security measures, Texas is shifting its approach. Officials say border security efforts will continue under the federal government's broader “smart wall” strategy, which includes not only physical barriers but also surveillance technology, buoys, and roadway infrastructure. Texas Department of Public Safety officials say migrant encounters at the southern border remain significantly lower than in recent years, with troopers reporting roughly 80 to 100 arrests per week — or about 300 to 400 per month — for people crossing between ports of entry.


Despite the drop, DPS leaders told the Public Safety Commission that enforcement activity has not slowed overall. Instead, the agency says its focus has increasingly shifted beyond the border itself and onto Texas highways, where troopers are encountering what officials describe as some of the largest drug seizures in recent memory.

Authorities say illegal narcotics continue to make their way into the state, prompting heightened efforts to identify and stop suspected trafficking vehicles. DPS says troopers are actively conducting traffic stops tied to cartel smuggling operations, leading to arrests and major drug busts across Texas roadways.


FAA, PENTAGON REACH AGREEMENT ON LASER SYSTEM AFTER BORDER INCIDENTS

A counter-drone laser system that previously triggered a major airspace shutdown over El Paso is now the subject of a new agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon.

The system, identified by Reuters as the LOCUST Laser Weapon System, is designed to disable drones using high-energy beams. Federal officials say recent safety assessments determined the technology includes safeguards that “do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft.”

The agreement comes after multiple high-profile incidents raised concerns. In one case near El Paso, a Pentagon-loaned laser operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection was used to shoot down what was later identified as a Mylar balloon. Weeks later, another incident near Fort Hancock involved soldiers mistakenly targeting a CBP-operated drone.

Officials say improved coordination between agencies is critical as the technology becomes more widely used near border regions and military installations.

We spoke with Victor Manjarrez, a former Chief Patrol Agent for CBP, about the implications of this system and how it could impact both border operations and communities nationwide.

“The beauty of a laser it’s very focused, very efficient and very accurate,” Manjarrez said. “It’s also the least riskiest to the environment and the public.”

Manjarrez says the agreement between federal agencies reflects a broader effort to catch up with rapidly evolving drone technology, something he believes has outpaced existing rules.

Looking ahead, Manjarrez expects the use of laser systems to expand beyond the border, especially as drones become more common.

“The current technology will not be the same a year from now,” he said. “I’m hoping the policy and coordination between agencies advances as quickly.”


TEXAS BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE

Construction on Texas’ state-funded border wall is now in its final stages, with officials saying the project is just weeks away from being finished.

The Texas Facilities Commission reports more than 82 miles of wall have been built since 2021, totaling roughly $3 billion in state funding.

State officials say construction is now wrapping up. During a recent commission meeting, Executive Director Will McKerall described the project as entering its final phase.

“We are right at the end of this journey, and it continues to shut down in an extremely organized fashion,” McKerall said.

He added that crews have already installed the final section of wall.

“We’ve placed the last panel we are now at 82.2 miles of wall placed,” he said.

According to McKerall, only minor work remains before the project is fully complete.

“We’re only working at really two sites right now finishing up some bridge work,” he said. “By the time this commission meets next, I fully expect that we will be saying mission accomplished.”

The project has faced criticism over its cost and effectiveness. A Texas Tribune investigation previously found that wall segments were often fragmented, raising questions about how much they contributed to broader border security efforts.

State leaders say the decision to scale back is tied in part to increased federal investment in border infrastructure. With billions of federal dollars now being directed toward barriers and related security measures, Texas is shifting its approach.

Officials say border security efforts will continue under the federal government's broader “smart wall” strategy, which includes not only physical barriers but also surveillance technology, buoys, and roadway infrastructure.

]]> 778 no Mexican fishermen arrested as border security debate intensifies In this edition of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast, Mexican fishermen are being arrested in the Rio Grande Valley after crossing into U.S. waters in search of red snapper, and they claim SpaceX activity has disrupted their livelihood on the Mexican side of the border, while questions grow about enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Meanwhile, in Austin, a border wall protest highlights rising tensions over border security, and what the Governor’s office has to say about it.  Join Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:11:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group In this edition of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast, Mexican fishermen are being arrested in the Rio Grande Valley after crossing into U.S. waters in search of red snapper, and they claim SpaceX activity has disrupted their livelihood on the Mexican side of the border, while questions grow about enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Meanwhile, in Austin, a border wall protest highlights rising tensions over border security, and what the Governor’s office has to say about it.  Join Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez. In this edition of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast, Mexican fishermen are being arrested in the Rio Grande Valley after crossing into U.S. waters in search of red snapper, and they claim SpaceX activity has disrupted their livelihood on the Mexican side of the border, while questions grow about enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Meanwhile, in Austin, a border wall protest highlights rising tensions over border security, and what the Governor’s office has to say about it. 

Join Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez.

]]> 1469 no Big Bend Border Wall Fight: Immigration, politics and a changing plan Award-winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez break down the Big Bend border wall fight as federal plans shift and bipartisan opposition grows, including what the White House is saying to one of the candidates for Texas 23rd congressional race during his visit to DC, and what is the position of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:54:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group Award-winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez break down the Big Bend border wall fight as federal plans shift and bipartisan opposition grows, including what the White House is saying to one of the candidates for Texas 23rd congressional race during his visit to DC, and what is the position of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Award-winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez break down the Big Bend border wall fight as federal plans shift and bipartisan opposition grows, including what the White House is saying to one of the candidates for Texas 23rd congressional race during his visit to DC, and what is the position of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

]]> 1460 no Big Bend Border Wall Battle: Sheriffs push back as Texas congressional race shifts The Big Bend border wall debate heats up as Republican sheriffs oppose plans to build along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. As the “Save Big Bend” movement grows, the fight is now impacting the Texas 23rd Congressional District race, including candidates like Katy Padilla Stout, following a major political scandal. From an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, Emmy-winning investigative reporter Yami Virgin, with photojournalist Paul Sanchez and investigative producer Natalie Medina, delivers exclusive reporting on border security, Texas politics, and the future of Big Bend. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:14:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group The Big Bend border wall debate heats up as Republican sheriffs oppose plans to build along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. As the “Save Big Bend” movement grows, the fight is now impacting the Texas 23rd Congressional District race, including candidates like Katy Padilla Stout, following a major political scandal. From an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, Emmy-winning investigative reporter Yami Virgin, with photojournalist Paul Sanchez and investigative producer Natalie Medina, delivers exclusive reporting on border security, Texas politics, and the future of Big Bend. The Big Bend border wall debate heats up as Republican sheriffs oppose plans to build along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.

As the “Save Big Bend” movement grows, the fight is now impacting the Texas 23rd Congressional District race, including candidates like Katy Padilla Stout, following a major political scandal.

From an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, Emmy-winning investigative reporter Yami Virgin, with photojournalist Paul Sanchez and investigative producer Natalie Medina, delivers exclusive reporting on border security, Texas politics, and the future of Big Bend.

]]> 2535 no Border wall combined with buoy barriers could significantly worsen flooding risks In Laredo, where a border wall has never been constructed, new federal plans are moving forward — but not without growing concern from residents and experts. A recent study by fluvial geomorphologist Dr. Mark Tompkins warns that combining a border wall with proposed buoy barriers in the Rio Grande could significantly worsen flooding risks. According to the study, the structures may trap debris, create dangerous entanglements, and increase water levels during flood events. Several neighborhoods along the river could be directly impacted. Residents voiced their concerns at a recent city council meeting, urging local leaders to push for more transparency and reconsideration of the plans. Tompkins described the situation as a “ticking time bomb,” highlighting potential threats to both property and public safety if the project proceeds without further study. City officials are now under pressure to engage with federal agencies and assess whether modifications or alternatives are possible. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:50:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group In Laredo, where a border wall has never been constructed, new federal plans are moving forward — but not without growing concern from residents and experts. A recent study by fluvial geomorphologist Dr. Mark Tompkins warns that combining a border wall with proposed buoy barriers in the Rio Grande could significantly worsen flooding risks. According to the study, the structures may trap debris, create dangerous entanglements, and increase water levels during flood events. Several neighborhoods along the river could be directly impacted. Residents voiced their concerns at a recent city council meeting, urging local leaders to push for more transparency and reconsideration of the plans. Tompkins described the situation as a “ticking time bomb,” highlighting potential threats to both property and public safety if the project proceeds without further study. City officials are now under pressure to engage with federal agencies and assess whether modifications or alternatives are possible. In Laredo, where a border wall has never been constructed, new federal plans are moving forward — but not without growing concern from residents and experts.

A recent study by fluvial geomorphologist Dr. Mark Tompkins warns that combining a border wall with proposed buoy barriers in the Rio Grande could significantly worsen flooding risks. According to the study, the structures may trap debris, create dangerous entanglements, and increase water levels during flood events.

Several neighborhoods along the river could be directly impacted. Residents voiced their concerns at a recent city council meeting, urging local leaders to push for more transparency and reconsideration of the plans.

Tompkins described the situation as a “ticking time bomb,” highlighting potential threats to both property and public safety if the project proceeds without further study.

City officials are now under pressure to engage with federal agencies and assess whether modifications or alternatives are possible.

]]> 814 no The Fight for Big Bend: Border wall vs technology on the Texas border A proposed border wall in Big Bend is raising concerns among local sheriffs, lawmakers and residents who say steel barriers could damage one of the most iconic landscapes in Texas. In this episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, we travel deep into one of the most remote stretches of the U.S. Mexico border to examine the debate over security, technology and tourism. Hosted by Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast host and Emmy winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin, with photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:40:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group A proposed border wall in Big Bend is raising concerns among local sheriffs, lawmakers and residents who say steel barriers could damage one of the most iconic landscapes in Texas. In this episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, we travel deep into one of the most remote stretches of the U.S. Mexico border to examine the debate over security, technology and tourism. Hosted by Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast host and Emmy winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin, with photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez. A proposed border wall in Big Bend is raising concerns among local sheriffs, lawmakers and residents who say steel barriers could damage one of the most iconic landscapes in Texas. In this episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, we travel deep into one of the most remote stretches of the U.S. Mexico border to examine the debate over security, technology and tourism.

Hosted by Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast host and Emmy winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin, with photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez.

]]> 1051 no Anti-drone laser systems, Mexican drug cartels and ground stops A sudden airspace shutdown over El Paso this week left travelers scrambling and officials searching for answers. Early reports indicated that no flights would be allowed in or out of El Paso for ten days — a restriction officials say we haven't seen since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Multiple officials at the local, state, and federal levels said they had not been given advance notice. Just hours later, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the ground stop, but questions remain about how such a sweeping closure came to be. New reporting suggests Border Patrol officials may have been preparing to test an anti-drone laser system on loan from the Department of Defense. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:32:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group A sudden airspace shutdown over El Paso this week left travelers scrambling and officials searching for answers. Early reports indicated that no flights would be allowed in or out of El Paso for ten days — a restriction officials say we haven't seen since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Multiple officials at the local, state, and federal levels said they had not been given advance notice. Just hours later, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the ground stop, but questions remain about how such a sweeping closure came to be. New reporting suggests Border Patrol officials may have been preparing to test an anti-drone laser system on loan from the Department of Defense. A sudden airspace shutdown over El Paso this week left travelers scrambling and officials searching for answers. Early reports indicated that no flights would be allowed in or out of El Paso for ten days — a restriction officials say we haven't seen since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Multiple officials at the local, state, and federal levels said they had not been given advance notice. Just hours later, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the ground stop, but questions remain about how such a sweeping closure came to be. New reporting suggests Border Patrol officials may have been preparing to test an anti-drone laser system on loan from the Department of Defense.

]]> 1211 no What’s the real reason the El Paso airspace was shut down? In this week’s Edward R Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin examines the FAA’s brief shutdown of El Paso airspace allegedly due to cartel drones, a viral San Antonio ICE home entry video, and what state and federal records reveal. The episode also features Rice University students who created an ICE heat map tracking enforcement nationwide, raising new questions about transparency and accountability. With editing by Photojournalist Paul Sanchez and Investigative Producer Natalie Medina. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:11:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week’s Edward R Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin examines the FAA’s brief shutdown of El Paso airspace allegedly due to cartel drones, a viral San Antonio ICE home entry video, and what state and federal records reveal. The episode also features Rice University students who created an ICE heat map tracking enforcement nationwide, raising new questions about transparency and accountability. With editing by Photojournalist Paul Sanchez and Investigative Producer Natalie Medina. In this week’s Edward R Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin examines the FAA’s brief shutdown of El Paso airspace allegedly due to cartel drones, a viral San Antonio ICE home entry video, and what state and federal records reveal. The episode also features Rice University students who created an ICE heat map tracking enforcement nationwide, raising new questions about transparency and accountability. With editing by Photojournalist Paul Sanchez and Investigative Producer Natalie Medina.

]]> 1255 no PEPPER BALLS DEPLOYED | Chaos erupts at Texas immigration detention center protest An immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas, southwest of San Antonio, has come under renewed scrutiny. The ICE facility drew national attention after five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were transferred there following their detention in Minneapolis. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:36:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group An immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas, southwest of San Antonio, has come under renewed scrutiny. The ICE facility drew national attention after five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were transferred there following their detention in Minneapolis. An immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas, southwest of San Antonio, has come under renewed scrutiny. The ICE facility drew national attention after five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were transferred there following their detention in Minneapolis.

]]> 830 no Citizenship, security, and the expansion of immigration detention In this Edward R Murrow Award winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez examine why eligible green card holders may want to consider citizenship as enforcement and executive policy changes continue, with insight from immigration attorney Erinaldi Agosto. The episode also explores the expansion of immigration detention, including a newly confirmed federal facility in San Antonio. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:23:00 -0000 full Sinclair Broadcast Group In this Edward R Murrow Award winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez examine why eligible green card holders may want to consider citizenship as enforcement and executive policy changes continue, with insight from immigration attorney Erinaldi Agosto. The episode also explores the expansion of immigration detention, including a newly confirmed federal facility in San Antonio.

In this Edward R Murrow Award winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist Paul Sanchez examine why eligible green card holders may want to consider citizenship as enforcement and executive policy changes continue, with insight from immigration attorney Erinaldi Agosto. The episode also explores the expansion of immigration detention, including a newly confirmed federal facility in San Antonio.

]]> 1501 no Can you buy a U.S. Green Card? EB-5 immigrant investor visa explained In this episode of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez examine how wealth and investment influence legal immigration. As debate grows over high dollar visa pathways, supporters say these programs create jobs and boost the economy, while critics question fairness and access. Yami speaks with immigration attorney Abteen Vaziri, an Iranian American who came to the U.S. as a political refugee and now works with the EB-5 visa program, which allows immigrants to pursue a green card by investing in U.S. businesses that generate American jobs. The episode explores who benefits from investment driven immigration and what it means for the future of U.S. immigration policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Can you buy a U.S. Green Card? EB-5 immigrant investor visa explained full 109 Sinclair Broadcast Group Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez examine how wealth and investment influence legal immigration. In this episode of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez examine how wealth and investment influence legal immigration. As debate grows over high dollar visa pathways, supporters say these programs create jobs and boost the economy, while critics question fairness and access. Yami speaks with immigration attorney Abteen Vaziri, an Iranian American who came to the U.S. as a political refugee and now works with the EB-5 visa program, which allows immigrants to pursue a green card by investing in U.S. businesses that generate American jobs. The episode explores who benefits from investment driven immigration and what it means for the future of U.S. immigration policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this episode of the Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Emmy winning journalist Yami Virgin and photojournalist and editor Paul Sanchez examine how wealth and investment influence legal immigration.

As debate grows over high dollar visa pathways, supporters say these programs create jobs and boost the economy, while critics question fairness and access.

Yami speaks with immigration attorney Abteen Vaziri, an Iranian American who came to the U.S. as a political refugee and now works with the EB-5 visa program, which allows immigrants to pursue a green card by investing in U.S. businesses that generate American jobs.

The episode explores who benefits from investment driven immigration and what it means for the future of U.S. immigration policy.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1580 no More than 500 miles of buoys planned for Rio Grande under federal Smart Wall plan This new waterborne barrier doesn’t look the same as the buoys Texas installed near Eagle Pass in 2023. The state’s buoys are about 2,000 feet of spheres, with discs separating them. They cover roughly 2,000 feet in the Rio Grande. The federal government’s new design of buoys is more cylindrical and appears to be more closely linked, and they will stretch significantly farther. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 More than 500 miles of buoys planned for Rio Grande under federal Smart Wall plan full 108 Sinclair Broadcast Group This new waterborne barrier doesn’t look the same as the buoys Texas installed near Eagle Pass in 2023. The state’s buoys are about 2,000 feet of spheres, with discs separating them. They cover roughly 2,000 feet in the Rio Grande. The federal government’s new design of buoys is more cylindrical and appears to be more closely linked, and they will stretch significantly farther. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This new waterborne barrier doesn’t look the same as the buoys Texas installed near Eagle Pass in 2023. The state’s buoys are about 2,000 feet of spheres, with discs separating them. They cover roughly 2,000 feet in the Rio Grande. The federal government’s new design of buoys is more cylindrical and appears to be more closely linked, and they will stretch significantly farther. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This new waterborne barrier doesn’t look the same as the buoys Texas installed near Eagle Pass in 2023. The state’s buoys are about 2,000 feet of spheres, with discs separating them. They cover roughly 2,000 feet in the Rio Grande. The federal government’s new design of buoys is more cylindrical and appears to be more closely linked, and they will stretch significantly farther.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 330 no Sheriff says Mexican drug cartels control Texas drug trade Are Texas gangs and organized crime groups now operating under the direction of Mexican cartels? One Texas lawman says yes. Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd testified before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., laying out what he described as cartel-controlled drug networks operating in Texas—particularly connected to the Gulf Cartel and distribution of cocaine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Sheriff says Mexican drug cartels control Texas drug trade full 107 Sinclair Broadcast Group Are Texas gangs and organized crime groups now operating under the direction of Mexican cartels? One Texas lawman says yes. Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd testified before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., laying out what he described as cartel-controlled drug networks operating in Texas—particularly connected to the Gulf Cartel and distribution of cocaine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Are Texas gangs and organized crime groups now operating under the direction of Mexican cartels? One Texas lawman says yes. Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd testified before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., laying out what he described as cartel-controlled drug networks operating in Texas—particularly connected to the Gulf Cartel and distribution of cocaine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Are Texas gangs and organized crime groups now operating under the direction of Mexican cartels? One Texas lawman says yes. Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd testified before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., laying out what he described as cartel-controlled drug networks operating in Texas—particularly connected to the Gulf Cartel and distribution of cocaine.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 575 no Texas searching for Mexican cartel tunnels used to smuggle people, drugs and weapons State and federal agencies are ramping up efforts to find and seal off underground cartel tunnels. In early 2025, authorities uncovered a sophisticated tunnel system in El Paso used to smuggle people, drugs, and weapons. Now, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) says it’s stepping up surveillance across the border to locate any additional tunnels. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says her office is expanding its role in border security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Texas searching for Mexican cartel tunnels used to smuggle people, drugs and weapons full 106 Sinclair Broadcast Group State and federal agencies are ramping up efforts to find and seal off underground cartel tunnels. In early 2025, authorities uncovered a sophisticated tunnel system in El Paso used to smuggle people, drugs, and weapons. Now, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) says it’s stepping up surveillance across the border to locate any additional tunnels. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says her office is expanding its role in border security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. State and federal agencies are ramping up efforts to find and seal off underground cartel tunnels. In early 2025, authorities uncovered a sophisticated tunnel system in El Paso used to smuggle people, drugs, and weapons. Now, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) says it’s stepping up surveillance across the border to locate any additional tunnels. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says her office is expanding its role in border security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. State and federal agencies are ramping up efforts to find and seal off underground cartel tunnels. In early 2025, authorities uncovered a sophisticated tunnel system in El Paso used to smuggle people, drugs, and weapons. Now, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) says it’s stepping up surveillance across the border to locate any additional tunnels. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says her office is expanding its role in border security.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 907 no Cutting the Wire: Power, politics, and the limits of immigration war Edward R. Murrow Award–winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border takes you to Eagle Pass, where razor wire and shipping containers still line the Rio Grande. Emmy-winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin then speaks with Texas Tech Professor Jeffrey Corn about whether the U.S. has gone too far and what happens when border security collides with the Constitution. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Cutting the Wire: Power, politics, and the limits of immigration war full 105 Sinclair Broadcast Group Edward R. Murrow Award–winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border takes you to Eagle Pass, where razor wire and shipping containers still line the Rio Grande. Emmy-winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin then speaks with Texas Tech Professor Jeffrey Corn about whether the U.S. has gone too far and what happens when border security collides with the Constitution. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Edward R. Murrow Award–winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border takes you to Eagle Pass, where razor wire and shipping containers still line the Rio Grande. Emmy-winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin then speaks with Texas Tech Professor Jeffrey Corn about whether the U.S. has gone too far and what happens when border security collides with the Constitution. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Edward R. Murrow Award–winning podcast Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border takes you to Eagle Pass, where razor wire and shipping containers still line the Rio Grande. Emmy-winning investigative journalist Yami Virgin then speaks with Texas Tech Professor Jeffrey Corn about whether the U.S. has gone too far and what happens when border security collides with the Constitution. Edited by Paul Sanchez.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1407 no Operation ‘River Wall’ along the Mexican border + smuggling pythons, tarantulas and more A new federal operation called Operation River Wall has been launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, as part of a broader border initiative following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. This effort involves deploying over 100 boats and hundreds of personnel to patrol a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande to interdict drug smugglers and deter illegal crossings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Operation ‘River Wall’ along the Mexican border + smuggling pythons, tarantulas and more full 104 Sinclair Broadcast Group A new federal operation called Operation River Wall has been launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, as part of a broader border initiative following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. This effort involves deploying over 100 boats and hundreds of personnel to patrol a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande to interdict drug smugglers and deter illegal crossings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A new federal operation called Operation River Wall has been launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, as part of a broader border initiative following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. This effort involves deploying over 100 boats and hundreds of personnel to patrol a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande to interdict drug smugglers and deter illegal crossings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A new federal operation called Operation River Wall has been launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, as part of a broader border initiative following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. This effort involves deploying over 100 boats and hundreds of personnel to patrol a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande to interdict drug smugglers and deter illegal crossings.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 464 no Texas strengthens border security with new smart wall tech and National Guard support Texas Border Watch is following major new developments along the U.S.–Mexico border, where federal officials are expanding “smart wall” technology, warning of cartel-linked bounty threats, and coordinating National Guard deployments from multiple states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Texas strengthens border security with new smart wall tech and National Guard support full 103 Sinclair Broadcast Group Texas Border Watch is following major new developments along the U.S.–Mexico border, where federal officials are expanding “smart wall” technology, warning of cartel-linked bounty threats, and coordinating National Guard deployments from multiple states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Texas Border Watch is following major new developments along the U.S.–Mexico border, where federal officials are expanding “smart wall” technology, warning of cartel-linked bounty threats, and coordinating National Guard deployments from multiple states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Texas Border Watch is following major new developments along the U.S.–Mexico border, where federal officials are expanding “smart wall” technology, warning of cartel-linked bounty threats, and coordinating National Guard deployments from multiple states.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 394 no Before Dawn: Inside an ICE operation in San Antonio From the pre-dawn streets of San Antonio to the front lines of federal immigration enforcement, “Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border” takes listeners inside an exclusive ride-along with ICE agents as they carry out daily operations. This gripping episode offers an unfiltered look at how enforcement works, and the human stories behind every decision. The Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast is hosted and produced by journalist Yami Virgin and recorded and edited by Paul Sanchez.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Before Dawn: Inside an ICE operation in San Antonio full 102 Sinclair Broadcast Group From the pre-dawn streets of San Antonio to the front lines of federal immigration enforcement, “Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border” takes listeners inside an exclusive ride-along with ICE agents as they carry out daily operations. This gripping episode offers an unfiltered look at how enforcement works, and the human stories behind every decision. The Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast is hosted and produced by journalist Yami Virgin and recorded and edited by Paul Sanchez.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. From the pre-dawn streets of San Antonio to the front lines of federal immigration enforcement, “Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border” takes listeners inside an exclusive ride-along with ICE agents as they carry out daily operations. This gripping episode offers an unfiltered look at how enforcement works, and the human stories behind every decision. The Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast is hosted and produced by journalist Yami Virgin and recorded and edited by Paul Sanchez.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. From the pre-dawn streets of San Antonio to the front lines of federal immigration enforcement, “Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border” takes listeners inside an exclusive ride-along with ICE agents as they carry out daily operations. This gripping episode offers an unfiltered look at how enforcement works, and the human stories behind every decision. The Edward R. Murrow Award winning podcast is hosted and produced by journalist Yami Virgin and recorded and edited by Paul Sanchez. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1195 no New self-deportation option for teens + National Guardsmen sent to Chicago The federal government is offering $2,500 to certain unaccompanied migrant children who agree to self-deport and return to their home countries, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained by NBC News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 New self-deportation option for teens + National Guardsmen sent to Chicago full 101 Sinclair Broadcast Group The federal government is offering $2,500 to certain unaccompanied migrant children who agree to self-deport and return to their home countries, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained by NBC News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The federal government is offering $2,500 to certain unaccompanied migrant children who agree to self-deport and return to their home countries, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained by NBC News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The federal government is offering $2,500 to certain unaccompanied migrant children who agree to self-deport and return to their home countries, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained by NBC News.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 636 no Return of Cocaine Cowboys + Buoy Battles on the Rio Grande Edward R. Murrow Award–winning host Yami Virgin with editor Paul Sanchez digs into the border battle over Rio Grande buoys and the return of Cocaine Cowboys 2.0 as cartels shift back to cocaine smuggling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Return of Cocaine Cowboys + Buoy Battles on the Rio Grande full 100 Sinclair Broadcast Group Edward R. Murrow Award–winning host Yami Virgin with editor Paul Sanchez digs into the border battle over Rio Grande buoys and the return of Cocaine Cowboys 2.0 as cartels shift back to cocaine smuggling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Edward R. Murrow Award–winning host Yami Virgin with editor Paul Sanchez digs into the border battle over Rio Grande buoys and the return of Cocaine Cowboys 2.0 as cartels shift back to cocaine smuggling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Edward R. Murrow Award–winning host Yami Virgin with editor Paul Sanchez digs into the border battle over Rio Grande buoys and the return of Cocaine Cowboys 2.0 as cartels shift back to cocaine smuggling.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1429 no Mexico activates emergency measures as screwworm case nears US border Mexico has activated emergency controls following the discovery of a new screwworm case in cattle, marking the closest occurrence to the U.S. border since the outbreak began last year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Mexico activates emergency measures as screwworm case nears US border full 99 Sinclair Broadcast Group Mexico has activated emergency controls following the discovery of a new screwworm case in cattle, marking the closest occurrence to the U.S. border since the outbreak began last year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mexico has activated emergency controls following the discovery of a new screwworm case in cattle, marking the closest occurrence to the U.S. border since the outbreak began last year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mexico has activated emergency controls following the discovery of a new screwworm case in cattle, marking the closest occurrence to the U.S. border since the outbreak began last year.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 394 no Painting the border black Host Yami Virgin and reporter Jordan Elder dig into the border wall’s new look, and Congressman Tony Gonzales shares an update from Texas’ 23rd District, the largest border district in the country, stretching more than 800 miles from El Paso to San Antonio. It sits at the heart of the immigration debate, touching key crossing points and communities directly affected by border policy. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Painting the border black full 98 Sinclair Broadcast Group Host Yami Virgin and reporter Jordan Elder dig into the border wall’s new look, and Congressman Tony Gonzales shares an update from Texas’ 23rd District, the largest border district in the country, stretching more than 800 miles from El Paso to San Antonio. It sits at the heart of the immigration debate, touching key crossing points and communities directly affected by border policy. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Host Yami Virgin and reporter Jordan Elder dig into the border wall’s new look, and Congressman Tony Gonzales shares an update from Texas’ 23rd District, the largest border district in the country, stretching more than 800 miles from El Paso to San Antonio. It sits at the heart of the immigration debate, touching key crossing points and communities directly affected by border policy. Edited by Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Host Yami Virgin and reporter Jordan Elder dig into the border wall’s new look, and Congressman Tony Gonzales shares an update from Texas’ 23rd District, the largest border district in the country, stretching more than 800 miles from El Paso to San Antonio. It sits at the heart of the immigration debate, touching key crossing points and communities directly affected by border policy.

Edited by Paul Sanchez.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1206 no On the Rio Grande: Border Patrol shows us how crossings have dropped in Eagle Pass We rode along with Border Patrol on the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass to get a firsthand look at how much has changed along this stretch of the border. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we share with you what we saw on that tour from a perspective most people don't typically get to see. Eagle Pass was previously the epicenter of illegal border crossings, not just for Texas, but for the entire country. At the height of the surge, thousands of migrants crossed there every day, filling a field in Shelby Park as they waited to be processed. Today, the scene is dramatically different. As we pushed off from the bank and toured the stretch of river, all was quiet. Border Patrol agents say that silence speaks volumes. They told us they can now patrol the river for miles without seeing a single migrant attempting to cross — something they say was “unheard of” just a couple of years ago. Watch this week's Texas Border Watch for a full look at that tour and our full interview with Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Milton Moreno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 On the Rio Grande: Border Patrol shows us how crossings have dropped in Eagle Pass full 97 Sinclair Broadcast Group We rode along with Border Patrol on the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass to get a firsthand look at how much has changed along this stretch of the border. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we share with you what we saw on that tour from a perspective most people don't typically get to see. Eagle Pass was previously the epicenter of illegal border crossings, not just for Texas, but for the entire country. At the height of the surge, thousands of migrants crossed there every day, filling a field in Shelby Park as they waited to be processed. Today, the scene is dramatically different. As we pushed off from the bank and toured the stretch of river, all was quiet. Border Patrol agents say that silence speaks volumes. They told us they can now patrol the river for miles without seeing a single migrant attempting to cross — something they say was “unheard of” just a couple of years ago. Watch this week's Texas Border Watch for a full look at that tour and our full interview with Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Milton Moreno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We rode along with Border Patrol on the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass to get a firsthand look at how much has changed along this stretch of the border. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we share with you what we saw on that tour from a perspective most people don't typically get to see. Eagle Pass was previously the epicenter of illegal border crossings, not just for Texas, but for the entire country. At the height of the surge, thousands of migrants crossed there every day, filling a field in Shelby Park as they waited to be processed. Today, the scene is dramatically different. As we pushed off from the bank and toured the stretch of river, all was quiet. Border Patrol agents say that silence speaks volumes. They told us they can now patrol the river for miles without seeing a single migrant attempting to cross — something they say was “unheard of” just a couple of years ago. Watch this week's Texas Border Watch for a full look at that tour and our full interview with Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Milton Moreno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We rode along with Border Patrol on the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass to get a firsthand look at how much has changed along this stretch of the border. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we share with you what we saw on that tour from a perspective most people don't typically get to see.

Eagle Pass was previously the epicenter of illegal border crossings, not just for Texas, but for the entire country. At the height of the surge, thousands of migrants crossed there every day, filling a field in Shelby Park as they waited to be processed.

Today, the scene is dramatically different. As we pushed off from the bank and toured the stretch of river, all was quiet. Border Patrol agents say that silence speaks volumes.

They told us they can now patrol the river for miles without seeing a single migrant attempting to cross — something they say was “unheard of” just a couple of years ago.

Watch this week's Texas Border Watch for a full look at that tour and our full interview with Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Milton Moreno.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1052 no Immigration task force upgraded to combat human smugglers Even with border crossings down, the danger isn’t over. The new push to crack down on human smuggling – this time at the northern border. Plus, the border wall is getting a new look. We’ll show you where it’s already being painted black and who’s paying for it. And tougher rules for truck drivers. Why English exams are now required on Texas roads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 Immigration task force upgraded to combat human smugglers full 96 Sinclair Broadcast Group Even with border crossings down, the danger isn’t over. The new push to crack down on human smuggling – this time at the northern border. Plus, the border wall is getting a new look. We’ll show you where it’s already being painted black and who’s paying for it. And tougher rules for truck drivers. Why English exams are now required on Texas roads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Even with border crossings down, the danger isn’t over. The new push to crack down on human smuggling – this time at the northern border. Plus, the border wall is getting a new look. We’ll show you where it’s already being painted black and who’s paying for it. And tougher rules for truck drivers. Why English exams are now required on Texas roads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Even with border crossings down, the danger isn’t over. The new push to crack down on human smuggling – this time at the northern border. Plus, the border wall is getting a new look. We’ll show you where it’s already being painted black and who’s paying for it. And tougher rules for truck drivers. Why English exams are now required on Texas roads.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 701 no Trump administration seeks return of border wall materials put up for auction President Donald Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is “working very hard” to sue the company responsible for selling unused components of the border wall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Trump administration seeks return of border wall materials put up for auction full 95 Sinclair Broadcast Group President Donald Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is “working very hard” to sue the company responsible for selling unused components of the border wall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. President Donald Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is “working very hard” to sue the company responsible for selling unused components of the border wall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. President Donald Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is “working very hard” to sue the company responsible for selling unused components of the border wall.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 521 no Texas could receive billions in federal border security reimbursement Texas could receive a significant portion of a $13.5 billion federal reimbursement package aimed at border security. The funding, approved by Congress, will cover expenses incurred since January 20, 2021, the day President Biden took office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Texas could receive billions in federal border security reimbursement full 94 Sinclair Broadcast Group Texas could receive a significant portion of a $13.5 billion federal reimbursement package aimed at border security. The funding, approved by Congress, will cover expenses incurred since January 20, 2021, the day President Biden took office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Texas could receive a significant portion of a $13.5 billion federal reimbursement package aimed at border security. The funding, approved by Congress, will cover expenses incurred since January 20, 2021, the day President Biden took office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Texas could receive a significant portion of a $13.5 billion federal reimbursement package aimed at border security. The funding, approved by Congress, will cover expenses incurred since January 20, 2021, the day President Biden took office.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 403 no Border Watch: Sentences in migrant tragedy, new military zones and wall construction plans Two men have been sentenced to essentially spend the rest of their lives in prison after 54 migrants died inside a sweltering truck trailer abandoned along Quintana Road in 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:02:50 -0000 Border Watch: Sentences in migrant tragedy, new military zones and wall construction plans full 93 Sinclair Broadcast Group Two men have been sentenced to essentially spend the rest of their lives in prison after 54 migrants died inside a sweltering truck trailer abandoned along Quintana Road in 2022. Two men have been sentenced to essentially spend the rest of their lives in prison after 54 migrants died inside a sweltering truck trailer abandoned along Quintana Road in 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Two men have been sentenced to essentially spend the rest of their lives in prison after 54 migrants died inside a sweltering truck trailer abandoned along Quintana Road in 2022.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 517 no Texas cities brace for immigration protests, lawmakers decide border funding Cities across Texas are preparing for a wave of immigration protests as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its removal efforts, targeting work sites and areas outside immigration courts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:40:37 -0000 Texas cities brace for immigration protests, lawmakers decide border funding full 92 Sinclair Broadcast Group Cities across Texas are preparing for a wave of immigration protests as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its removal efforts, targeting work sites and areas outside immigration courts. Cities across Texas are preparing for a wave of immigration protests as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its removal efforts, targeting work sites and areas outside immigration courts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Cities across Texas are preparing for a wave of immigration protests as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its removal efforts, targeting work sites and areas outside immigration courts.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 533 no Border Showdown: National Guard deploys in Los Angeles and San Antonio as ICE protests erupt across the country In this Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, host Yami Virgin and editor Paul Sanchez explore the rising detentions of immigrants, including minors, and Governor Greg Abbott’s National Guard deployment to San Antonio. Real stories and expert voices reveal the human cost of America’s escalating immigration showdown.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:29:26 -0000 Border Showdown: National Guard deploys in Los Angeles and San Antonio as ICE protests erupt across the country full 91 Sinclair Broadcast Group Explore the rising detentions of immigrants, including minors, and Governor Greg Abbott’s National Guard deployment to San Antonio. In this Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, host Yami Virgin and editor Paul Sanchez explore the rising detentions of immigrants, including minors, and Governor Greg Abbott’s National Guard deployment to San Antonio. Real stories and expert voices reveal the human cost of America’s escalating immigration showdown.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast, host Yami Virgin and editor Paul Sanchez explore the rising detentions of immigrants, including minors, and Governor Greg Abbott’s National Guard deployment to San Antonio. Real stories and expert voices reveal the human cost of America’s escalating immigration showdown.  

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1584 no Birthright Battles & TPS Rollbacks: Families in immigration legal limbo Yami Virgin explores the legal battle over birthright citizenship and the end of Temporary Protective Status for Venezuelans. Immigration attorney Héctor Quiroga joins us in San Antonio to break down the legal impact on families now caught between shifting policies and uncertain futures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 31 May 2025 18:41:25 -0000 Birthright Battles & TPS Rollbacks: Families in immigration legal limbo full 90 Sinclair Broadcast Group Yami Virgin explores the legal battle over birthright citizenship and the end of Temporary Protective Status for Venezuelans. Yami Virgin explores the legal battle over birthright citizenship and the end of Temporary Protective Status for Venezuelans. Immigration attorney Héctor Quiroga joins us in San Antonio to break down the legal impact on families now caught between shifting policies and uncertain futures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Yami Virgin explores the legal battle over birthright citizenship and the end of Temporary Protective Status for Venezuelans. Immigration attorney Héctor Quiroga joins us in San Antonio to break down the legal impact on families now caught between shifting policies and uncertain futures.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 827 no Texas border reimbursement makes the cut in 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' The House of Representatives has passed the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' and it comes with a big perk for states like Texas. The language includes $12 billion to reimburse states for border security costs, with Texas poised to claim the largest share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 23 May 2025 18:43:38 -0000 Texas border reimbursement makes the cut in 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' full 89 Sinclair Broadcast Group The House of Representatives has passed the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' and it comes with a big perk for states like Texas. The language includes $12 billion to reimburse states for border security costs, with Texas poised to claim the largest share. The House of Representatives has passed the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' and it comes with a big perk for states like Texas. The language includes $12 billion to reimburse states for border security costs, with Texas poised to claim the largest share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The House of Representatives has passed the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' and it comes with a big perk for states like Texas. The language includes $12 billion to reimburse states for border security costs, with Texas poised to claim the largest share.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 774 no Border Watch: Ports of entry staffing, a new military zone, and a flesh-eating pest Staffing concerns at ports of entry are prompting lawmakers to take action. El Paso is home to the latest border military zone, and a tiny pest caused the shutdown of cattle imports at the southern border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 16 May 2025 18:36:45 -0000 Border Watch: Ports of entry staffing, a new military zone, and a flesh-eating pest full 88 Sinclair Broadcast Group Staffing concerns at ports of entry are prompting lawmakers to take action. El Paso is home to the latest border military zone, and a tiny pest caused the shutdown of cattle imports at the southern border. Staffing concerns at ports of entry are prompting lawmakers to take action. El Paso is home to the latest border military zone, and a tiny pest caused the shutdown of cattle imports at the southern border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Staffing concerns at ports of entry are prompting lawmakers to take action. El Paso is home to the latest border military zone, and a tiny pest caused the shutdown of cattle imports at the southern border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 830 no Military Lines Redrawn: Trump Administration finds new way to secure the border In this award-winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Yami Virgin and Paul Sanchez uncover the real-world impact of a new military zone near Fort Bliss, Texas, where active-duty troops are now authorized to detain migrants crossing into what’s been declared federal defense land. With exclusive insights from retired Lt. Colonel Geoffrey Corn, George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law and Director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University. This episode dives into the creative use of legal loopholes, risks to civil liberties, and the narrative framing the border as a battlefield. Plus, Jordan Elder reports on Congress’s multi-billion dollar proposal to expand the southern border’s infrastructure, from walls to high-tech surveillance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 08 May 2025 20:47:00 -0000 Military Lines Redrawn: Trump Administration finds new way to secure the border full 87 Sinclair Broadcast Group We uncover the real-world impact of a new military zone near Fort Bliss, Texas, where active-duty troops are now authorized to detain migrants crossing into what’s been declared federal defense land. In this award-winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Yami Virgin and Paul Sanchez uncover the real-world impact of a new military zone near Fort Bliss, Texas, where active-duty troops are now authorized to detain migrants crossing into what’s been declared federal defense land. With exclusive insights from retired Lt. Colonel Geoffrey Corn, George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law and Director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University. This episode dives into the creative use of legal loopholes, risks to civil liberties, and the narrative framing the border as a battlefield. Plus, Jordan Elder reports on Congress’s multi-billion dollar proposal to expand the southern border’s infrastructure, from walls to high-tech surveillance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this award-winning episode of Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border, Yami Virgin and Paul Sanchez uncover the real-world impact of a new military zone near Fort Bliss, Texas, where active-duty troops are now authorized to detain migrants crossing into what’s been declared federal defense land.

With exclusive insights from retired Lt. Colonel Geoffrey Corn, George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law and Director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University. This episode dives into the creative use of legal loopholes, risks to civil liberties, and the narrative framing the border as a battlefield. Plus, Jordan Elder reports on Congress’s multi-billion dollar proposal to expand the southern border’s infrastructure, from walls to high-tech surveillance.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1875 no Man climbs tree to avoid deportation arrest, Congress debates border funds A man is moving through the deportation process after an hours-long standoff in a tree, a Congressional committee is calling for border security funding, and a Texas bill is taking aim at a rental car operation that fuels the cartel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 06 May 2025 16:05:59 -0000 Man climbs tree to avoid deportation arrest, Congress debates border funds full 86 Sinclair Broadcast Group A man is moving through the deportation process after an hours-long standoff in a tree, a Congressional committee is calling for border security funding, and a Texas bill is taking aim at a rental car operation that fuels the cartel. A man is moving through the deportation process after an hours-long standoff in a tree, a Congressional committee is calling for border security funding, and a Texas bill is taking aim at a rental car operation that fuels the cartel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A man is moving through the deportation process after an hours-long standoff in a tree, a Congressional committee is calling for border security funding, and a Texas bill is taking aim at a rental car operation that fuels the cartel.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 431 no Border Watch: Drugs stashed in motorized scooter, exchange houses face new federal mandate In this week's Texas Border Watch, we bring you inside the ongoing battle exchange houses are facing, show you new Department of Defense accounts of military border security operations, and a bizarre Border Patrol bust in El Paso. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:05:17 -0000 Border Watch: Drugs stashed in motorized scooter, exchange houses face new federal mandate full 85 Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week's Texas Border Watch, we bring you inside the ongoing battle exchange houses are facing, show you new Department of Defense accounts of military border security operations, and a bizarre Border Patrol bust in El Paso. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we bring you inside the ongoing battle exchange houses are facing, show you new Department of Defense accounts of military border security operations, and a bizarre Border Patrol bust in El Paso. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we bring you inside the ongoing battle exchange houses are facing, show you new Department of Defense accounts of military border security operations, and a bizarre Border Patrol bust in El Paso.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 806 no Migrants, money and the abandoned front lines Under the cover of darkness, migrants follow the light of a single flashlight - The Migrants' Moon. Edward R. Murrow Award winners Paul Sanchez and Yami Virgin take you to the front lines of the border crisis. From Shelby Park, alongside journalist Jordan Elder, we witness what appears to be a quiet downsizing of state presence in a location once at the heart of the migrant surge. Meanwhile, as cartel cash flows continue, Uncle Sam steps in with new efforts to slow the tide. But will it really make a difference? We continue to be the eyes and ears of what’s happening on the southern border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:43:43 -0000 Migrants, money and the abandoned front lines full 84 Sinclair Broadcast Group Under the cover of darkness, migrants follow the light of a single flashlight - The Migrants' Moon. Under the cover of darkness, migrants follow the light of a single flashlight - The Migrants' Moon. Edward R. Murrow Award winners Paul Sanchez and Yami Virgin take you to the front lines of the border crisis. From Shelby Park, alongside journalist Jordan Elder, we witness what appears to be a quiet downsizing of state presence in a location once at the heart of the migrant surge. Meanwhile, as cartel cash flows continue, Uncle Sam steps in with new efforts to slow the tide. But will it really make a difference? We continue to be the eyes and ears of what’s happening on the southern border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Under the cover of darkness, migrants follow the light of a single flashlight - The Migrants' Moon. Edward R. Murrow Award winners Paul Sanchez and Yami Virgin take you to the front lines of the border crisis. From Shelby Park, alongside journalist Jordan Elder, we witness what appears to be a quiet downsizing of state presence in a location once at the heart of the migrant surge. Meanwhile, as cartel cash flows continue, Uncle Sam steps in with new efforts to slow the tide. But will it really make a difference? We continue to be the eyes and ears of what’s happening on the southern border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 996 no West Texas sees rise in illegal crossings, border park reopens A West Texas sheriff reports a rise in migrant activity, a park in Eagle Pass reopens after months of closure for border security operations, and the DPS director gives an update on what troopers are seeing in South Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:19:25 -0000 West Texas sees rise in illegal crossings, border park reopens full 83 Sinclair Broadcast Group A West Texas sheriff reports a rise in migrant activity, a park in Eagle Pass reopens after months of closure for border security operations, and the DPS director gives an update on what troopers are seeing in South Texas. A West Texas sheriff reports a rise in migrant activity, a park in Eagle Pass reopens after months of closure for border security operations, and the DPS director gives an update on what troopers are seeing in South Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A West Texas sheriff reports a rise in migrant activity, a park in Eagle Pass reopens after months of closure for border security operations, and the DPS director gives an update on what troopers are seeing in South Texas.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 628 no New dispute over border islands claimed as Texas land In this week's Texas Border Watch, state agencies spar over cartel activity on islands claimed as Texas land along the border, a new DPS unit is being proposed, and Army vehicles roll in to West Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:58:58 -0000 New dispute over border islands claimed as Texas land full 82 Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week's Texas Border Watch, state agencies spar over cartel activity on islands claimed as Texas land along the border, a new DPS unit is being proposed, and Army vehicles roll in to West Texas. In this week's Texas Border Watch, state agencies spar over cartel activity on islands claimed as Texas land along the border, a new DPS unit is being proposed, and Army vehicles roll in to West Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this week's Texas Border Watch, state agencies spar over cartel activity on islands claimed as Texas land along the border, a new DPS unit is being proposed, and Army vehicles roll in to West Texas.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 359 no Student visa scandal & border currency crackdown An exclusive investigation reveals troubling allegations of student visa fraud and ineligible Australian athletes - so-called “punters” - taking U.S. college football scholarships from qualified American and other international students. Experts point to Prokick Australia as a potential player in the controversy, raising serious questions about NCAA integrity and the future of fair competition. Who’s responsible - and what’s next? Plus, new rules are changing how people convert their cash into pesos or U.S. dollars along the border. What do these changes mean for everyday residents and travelers in border towns? And is this really how the U.S. government believes cartels are moving their money? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:51:20 -0000 Student visa scandal & border currency crackdown full 81 Sinclair Broadcast Group An exclusive investigation reveals troubling allegations of student visa fraud and ineligible Australian athletes - so-called “punters” - taking U.S. college football scholarships from qualified American and other international students. An exclusive investigation reveals troubling allegations of student visa fraud and ineligible Australian athletes - so-called “punters” - taking U.S. college football scholarships from qualified American and other international students. Experts point to Prokick Australia as a potential player in the controversy, raising serious questions about NCAA integrity and the future of fair competition. Who’s responsible - and what’s next? Plus, new rules are changing how people convert their cash into pesos or U.S. dollars along the border. What do these changes mean for everyday residents and travelers in border towns? And is this really how the U.S. government believes cartels are moving their money? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. An exclusive investigation reveals troubling allegations of student visa fraud and ineligible Australian athletes - so-called “punters” - taking U.S. college football scholarships from qualified American and other international students. Experts point to Prokick Australia as a potential player in the controversy, raising serious questions about NCAA integrity and the future of fair competition. Who’s responsible - and what’s next?

Plus, new rules are changing how people convert their cash into pesos or U.S. dollars along the border. What do these changes mean for everyday residents and travelers in border towns? And is this really how the U.S. government believes cartels are moving their money?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1026 no Texas Border Watch: Unique crossing attempts, increased military presence and repatriation In this week's Texas Border Watch, we're breaking down an illegal border crossing attempt police say was first-of-its-kind. Plus, a new look at the military vehicles sent to the border and an explanation of what happens once migrants get their removal orders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:53:31 -0000 Texas Border Watch: Unique crossing attempts, increased military presence and repatriation full 80 Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week's Texas Border Watch, we're breaking down an illegal border crossing attempt police say was first-of-its-kind. Plus, a new look at the military vehicles sent to the border and an explanation of what happens once migrants get their removal orders. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we're breaking down an illegal border crossing attempt police say was first-of-its-kind. Plus, a new look at the military vehicles sent to the border and an explanation of what happens once migrants get their removal orders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this week's Texas Border Watch, we're breaking down an illegal border crossing attempt police say was first-of-its-kind. Plus, a new look at the military vehicles sent to the border and an explanation of what happens once migrants get their removal orders.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 578 no Border Shifts: Military moves, migrant warrants & law enforcement's new role With border crossings at record lows, Border Patrol shifts its focus as processing centers close. Meanwhile, the federal government moves military resources to the border and Gulf Coast. We also explore new immigration warrants targeting migrants with criminal records and what happens when law enforcement stops an undocumented individual. Our Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez have another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:42:58 -0000 Border Shifts: Military moves, migrant warrants & law enforcement's new role full 79 Sinclair Broadcast Group With border crossings at record lows, Border Patrol shifts its focus as processing centers close. With border crossings at record lows, Border Patrol shifts its focus as processing centers close. Meanwhile, the federal government moves military resources to the border and Gulf Coast. We also explore new immigration warrants targeting migrants with criminal records and what happens when law enforcement stops an undocumented individual. Our Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez have another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. With border crossings at record lows, Border Patrol shifts its focus as processing centers close. Meanwhile, the federal government moves military resources to the border and Gulf Coast. We also explore new immigration warrants targeting migrants with criminal records and what happens when law enforcement stops an undocumented individual. Our Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez have another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1256 no Border Watch: Child trafficking, 'Mad Max' rancher, Vance makes a visit Several Texas border bills are under consideration in the state legislature. One proposal aims to create a database of undocumented children crossing the border and establish interviews to ensure they are not trafficking victims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:36:14 -0000 Border Watch: Child trafficking, 'Mad Max' rancher, Vance makes a visit full 78 Sinclair Broadcast Group Several Texas border bills are under consideration in the state legislature. Several Texas border bills are under consideration in the state legislature. One proposal aims to create a database of undocumented children crossing the border and establish interviews to ensure they are not trafficking victims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Several Texas border bills are under consideration in the state legislature. One proposal aims to create a database of undocumented children crossing the border and establish interviews to ensure they are not trafficking victims.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 460 no Border Watch: Egg smuggling, IEDs on the border and border buoys In this week's Texas Border Watch, the buoys are shifting to federal hands, new warnings are going out to South Texas ranchers about explosive devices, and egg smuggling is on the rise at border checkpoints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:38:55 -0000 Border Watch: Egg smuggling, IEDs on the border and border buoys full 77 Sinclair Broadcast Group In this week's Texas Border Watch, the buoys are shifting to federal hands, new warnings are going out to South Texas ranchers about explosive devices, and egg smuggling is on the rise at border checkpoints. In this week's Texas Border Watch, the buoys are shifting to federal hands, new warnings are going out to South Texas ranchers about explosive devices, and egg smuggling is on the rise at border checkpoints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this week's Texas Border Watch, the buoys are shifting to federal hands, new warnings are going out to South Texas ranchers about explosive devices, and egg smuggling is on the rise at border checkpoints.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 488 no We ride with Border Patrol as migrants are deported We report from the International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas as migrants who entered the US illegally are handed over to Mexican Immigration. Plus, an exclusive look at the declining deportation numbers and what’s causing the decline. And Oklahoma’s governor fires State Board of Education members over political immigration tensions, while new immigration laws take shape beyond Texas. Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez are joined this week by Jordan Elder, who covers the border in Texas and Brenna Rose with our Sinclair station in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a new episode of "Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:16 -0000 We ride with Border Patrol as migrants are deported full 76 Sinclair Broadcast Group We report from the International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas as migrants who entered the US illegally are handed over to Mexican Immigration. We report from the International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas as migrants who entered the US illegally are handed over to Mexican Immigration. Plus, an exclusive look at the declining deportation numbers and what’s causing the decline. And Oklahoma’s governor fires State Board of Education members over political immigration tensions, while new immigration laws take shape beyond Texas. Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez are joined this week by Jordan Elder, who covers the border in Texas and Brenna Rose with our Sinclair station in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a new episode of "Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We report from the International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas as migrants who entered the US illegally are handed over to Mexican Immigration. Plus, an exclusive look at the declining deportation numbers and what’s causing the decline. And Oklahoma’s governor fires State Board of Education members over political immigration tensions, while new immigration laws take shape beyond Texas. Yami Virgin and Photojournalist Paul Sanchez are joined this week by Jordan Elder, who covers the border in Texas and Brenna Rose with our Sinclair station in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a new episode of "Immigration Crisis: The Fight for the Southern Border."

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 2379 no Forces surge to Southern border as Texas calls for reimbursement More federal and state forces are heading to the Southern border. The federal government previously announced that 1,500 active-duty service members, along with air and intelligence assets, would be assisting troops already conducting enforcement operations. Last week, Department of Defense officials agreed to send another 1,500 troops, bringing the total to about 3,600 active duty troops at the border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:13:22 -0000 Forces surge to Southern border as Texas calls for reimbursement full 75 Sinclair Broadcast Group Department of Defense officials agreed to send another 1,500 troops, bringing the total to about 3,600 active duty troops at the border. More federal and state forces are heading to the Southern border. The federal government previously announced that 1,500 active-duty service members, along with air and intelligence assets, would be assisting troops already conducting enforcement operations. Last week, Department of Defense officials agreed to send another 1,500 troops, bringing the total to about 3,600 active duty troops at the border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. More federal and state forces are heading to the Southern border. The federal government previously announced that 1,500 active-duty service members, along with air and intelligence assets, would be assisting troops already conducting enforcement operations. Last week, Department of Defense officials agreed to send another 1,500 troops, bringing the total to about 3,600 active duty troops at the border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 386 no BORDER REALITIES: Deportations, traffickers and Texas’ next move This exclusive report takes you inside the U.S. border enforcement process, revealing what happens when migrants are deported or expelled at the U.S.-Mexico border by the US Border Patrol. We also investigate how human traffickers or “Coyotes” repeatedly evade justice and explore Governor Abbott’s long-term border strategy under the new Trump administration. Edward R. Murrow and Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin reports and produces this podcast with Photojournalist Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:41:53 -0000 BORDER REALITIES: Deportations, traffickers and Texas’ next move full 74 Sinclair Broadcast Group This exclusive report takes you inside the U.S. border enforcement process, revealing what happens when migrants are deported or expelled at the U.S.-Mexico border by the US Border Patrol. This exclusive report takes you inside the U.S. border enforcement process, revealing what happens when migrants are deported or expelled at the U.S.-Mexico border by the US Border Patrol. We also investigate how human traffickers or “Coyotes” repeatedly evade justice and explore Governor Abbott’s long-term border strategy under the new Trump administration. Edward R. Murrow and Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin reports and produces this podcast with Photojournalist Paul Sanchez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This exclusive report takes you inside the U.S. border enforcement process, revealing what happens when migrants are deported or expelled at the U.S.-Mexico border by the US Border Patrol. We also investigate how human traffickers or “Coyotes” repeatedly evade justice and explore Governor Abbott’s long-term border strategy under the new Trump administration.

Edward R. Murrow and Emmy-winning journalist Yami Virgin reports and produces this podcast with Photojournalist Paul Sanchez.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 986 no Cartels, explosives, and the impact on American lives We uncover the dangers of cartel activity in Tamaulipas, Mexico, including the use of explosives impacting American businesses. With the raw interviews of Patricia Driscoll, a security contractor, and former FBI agent Jorge Luis Cisneros, who now owns a company that secures businesses on both sides of the border, we get insight into how cartel actions influence daily life and explore the potential implications of classifying cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or FTOs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:45:43 -0000 Cartels, explosives, and the impact on American lives full 73 Sinclair Broadcast Group We uncover the dangers of cartel activity in Tamaulipas, Mexico, including the use of explosives impacting American businesses. We uncover the dangers of cartel activity in Tamaulipas, Mexico, including the use of explosives impacting American businesses. With the raw interviews of Patricia Driscoll, a security contractor, and former FBI agent Jorge Luis Cisneros, who now owns a company that secures businesses on both sides of the border, we get insight into how cartel actions influence daily life and explore the potential implications of classifying cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or FTOs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We uncover the dangers of cartel activity in Tamaulipas, Mexico, including the use of explosives impacting American businesses.

With the raw interviews of Patricia Driscoll, a security contractor, and former FBI agent Jorge Luis Cisneros, who now owns a company that secures businesses on both sides of the border, we get insight into how cartel actions influence daily life and explore the potential implications of classifying cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or FTOs.

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]]> 1249 no Who will lead the Border Patrol? In an exclusive interview, Chief Jason Owens shares insights after announcing his retirement from the Border Patrol. Today, the Border Sheriffs Coalition sent a letter to Governor Abbott, urging him to name Chief Owens as the new Border Czar. This comes as the current Border Czar, Michael Banks, has been tapped by the Trump administration to lead the Border Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:08:02 -0000 Who will lead the Border Patrol? full 72 Sinclair Broadcast Group In an exclusive interview, Chief Jason Owens shares insights after announcing his retirement from the Border Patrol. In an exclusive interview, Chief Jason Owens shares insights after announcing his retirement from the Border Patrol. Today, the Border Sheriffs Coalition sent a letter to Governor Abbott, urging him to name Chief Owens as the new Border Czar. This comes as the current Border Czar, Michael Banks, has been tapped by the Trump administration to lead the Border Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In an exclusive interview, Chief Jason Owens shares insights after announcing his retirement from the Border Patrol.

Today, the Border Sheriffs Coalition sent a letter to Governor Abbott, urging him to name Chief Owens as the new Border Czar. This comes as the current Border Czar, Michael Banks, has been tapped by the Trump administration to lead the Border Patrol.

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]]> 736 no How Kinney County flooded the 4th Court of Appeals: Migrant arrests and Operation Lone Star’s legal fallout Beth Watkins, a legal trailblazer and former Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, joins us to discuss one of Texas' most urgent legal challenges. Elected in 2018, she authored over 600 opinions with a remarkable reversal rate of under 1%. Before her judicial career, she led more than 200 appeals in state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008. In the second part of our interview, Justice Watkins offers insight into the legal complexities of Operation Lone Star and the migrant detention crisis, focusing on Kinney County, where criminal trespass arrests caused a surge in appeals, overwhelming the court’s capacity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:45:43 -0000 How Kinney County flooded the 4th Court of Appeals: Migrant arrests and Operation Lone Star’s legal fallout full 71 Sinclair Broadcast Group Beth Watkins, a legal trailblazer and former Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, joins us to discuss one of Texas' most urgent legal challenges. Beth Watkins, a legal trailblazer and former Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, joins us to discuss one of Texas' most urgent legal challenges. Elected in 2018, she authored over 600 opinions with a remarkable reversal rate of under 1%. Before her judicial career, she led more than 200 appeals in state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008. In the second part of our interview, Justice Watkins offers insight into the legal complexities of Operation Lone Star and the migrant detention crisis, focusing on Kinney County, where criminal trespass arrests caused a surge in appeals, overwhelming the court’s capacity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Beth Watkins, a legal trailblazer and former Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, joins us to discuss one of Texas' most urgent legal challenges. Elected in 2018, she authored over 600 opinions with a remarkable reversal rate of under 1%. Before her judicial career, she led more than 200 appeals in state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008.

In the second part of our interview, Justice Watkins offers insight into the legal complexities of Operation Lone Star and the migrant detention crisis, focusing on Kinney County, where criminal trespass arrests caused a surge in appeals, overwhelming the court’s capacity.

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]]> 969 no Border Patrol agent's actions with K9 spark controversy at Texas checkpoint A video showing a Border Patrol agent allegedly kneeing a K9 at the Falfurrias Checkpoint has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage online.The footage, which surfaced last week, depicts the agent appearing to place her knee on the dog multiple times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:15:26 -0000 Border Patrol agent's actions with K9 spark controversy at Texas checkpoint full 70 Sinclair Broadcast Group The footage, which surfaced last week, depicts the agent appearing to place her knee on the dog multiple times. A video showing a Border Patrol agent allegedly kneeing a K9 at the Falfurrias Checkpoint has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage online.The footage, which surfaced last week, depicts the agent appearing to place her knee on the dog multiple times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A video showing a Border Patrol agent allegedly kneeing a K9 at the Falfurrias Checkpoint has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage online.The footage, which surfaced last week, depicts the agent appearing to place her knee on the dog multiple times.

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]]> 211 no Former appeals court justice on Operation Lone Star and migrant detentions in Texas A legal powerhouse who has profoundly impacted Texas law joins us this week—former Justice Beth Watkins of the Fourth Court of Appeals. Elected in 2018, she has authored over 600 opinions and maintained an impressive reversal rate of less than 1%. Before joining the court, she led more than 200 appeals in both state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008. As Texas deals with complex legal challenges surrounding Operation Lone Star and the ongoing controversy over migrants being detained for extended periods without due process, Justice Watkins brings unique insights into how the state’s appellate courts are navigating these high-stakes issues. We’re honored that she joined us for another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:20:26 -0000 Former appeals court justice on Operation Lone Star and migrant detentions in Texas full 69 Sinclair Broadcast Group A legal powerhouse who has profoundly impacted Texas law joins us this week—former Justice Beth Watkins of the Fourth Court of Appeals. A legal powerhouse who has profoundly impacted Texas law joins us this week—former Justice Beth Watkins of the Fourth Court of Appeals. Elected in 2018, she has authored over 600 opinions and maintained an impressive reversal rate of less than 1%. Before joining the court, she led more than 200 appeals in both state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008. As Texas deals with complex legal challenges surrounding Operation Lone Star and the ongoing controversy over migrants being detained for extended periods without due process, Justice Watkins brings unique insights into how the state’s appellate courts are navigating these high-stakes issues. We’re honored that she joined us for another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A legal powerhouse who has profoundly impacted Texas law joins us this week—former Justice Beth Watkins of the Fourth Court of Appeals. Elected in 2018, she has authored over 600 opinions and maintained an impressive reversal rate of less than 1%. Before joining the court, she led more than 200 appeals in both state and federal courts, earning Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law in 2008.

As Texas deals with complex legal challenges surrounding Operation Lone Star and the ongoing controversy over migrants being detained for extended periods without due process, Justice Watkins brings unique insights into how the state’s appellate courts are navigating these high-stakes issues. We’re honored that she joined us for another edition of Immigration Crisis the fight for the Southern Border. 

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]]> 1261 no Texas AG claims victory in halting border wall material sale A federal judge in Texas made a big ruling about funding for the border wall and what the Biden Administration can and cannot use it for. This latest ruling says the Biden administration can’t sell any materials intended for the border wall and can’t assign funds that Congress dedicated to border wall construction for any other purposes. This lawsuit was originally filed by Texas and Missouri in 2021, and a judge sided with them in May. In December, both Attorneys General filed a complaint after pictures of border wall pieces up for auction went viral. Screenshots of the government surplus website GovPlanet showed wall materials up for auction with bidding starting at five dollars. Those listings have since been taken down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:34:50 -0000 Texas AG claims victory in halting border wall material sale full 68 Sinclair Broadcast Group A federal judge in Texas made a big ruling about funding for the border wall and what the Biden Administration can and cannot use it for. A federal judge in Texas made a big ruling about funding for the border wall and what the Biden Administration can and cannot use it for. This latest ruling says the Biden administration can’t sell any materials intended for the border wall and can’t assign funds that Congress dedicated to border wall construction for any other purposes. This lawsuit was originally filed by Texas and Missouri in 2021, and a judge sided with them in May. In December, both Attorneys General filed a complaint after pictures of border wall pieces up for auction went viral. Screenshots of the government surplus website GovPlanet showed wall materials up for auction with bidding starting at five dollars. Those listings have since been taken down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A federal judge in Texas made a big ruling about funding for the border wall and what the Biden Administration can and cannot use it for.

This latest ruling says the Biden administration can’t sell any materials intended for the border wall and can’t assign funds that Congress dedicated to border wall construction for any other purposes.

This lawsuit was originally filed by Texas and Missouri in 2021, and a judge sided with them in May.

In December, both Attorneys General filed a complaint after pictures of border wall pieces up for auction went viral.

Screenshots of the government surplus website GovPlanet showed wall materials up for auction with bidding starting at five dollars.

Those listings have since been taken down.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 467 no The risk and reality of reporting from both sides of the Mexican border We delve into the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border, where perspectives from the American side are often limited. To truly understand the realities, one must sometimes cross over. We highlight the courageous work of journalists on the Mexican side, who risk their lives to report the truth. Among them is John Ritchie of ImpactoVision, who broadcasts live from the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas. Ritchie balances empathy for migrants with criticism of illegal crossings and the dangers some face, including bringing children on perilous journeys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:51:16 -0000 The risk and reality of reporting from both sides of the Mexican border full 67 Sinclair Broadcast Group We delve into the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border, where perspectives from the American side are often limited. We delve into the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border, where perspectives from the American side are often limited. To truly understand the realities, one must sometimes cross over. We highlight the courageous work of journalists on the Mexican side, who risk their lives to report the truth. Among them is John Ritchie of ImpactoVision, who broadcasts live from the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas. Ritchie balances empathy for migrants with criticism of illegal crossings and the dangers some face, including bringing children on perilous journeys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We delve into the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border, where perspectives from the American side are often limited. To truly understand the realities, one must sometimes cross over.

We highlight the courageous work of journalists on the Mexican side, who risk their lives to report the truth. Among them is John Ritchie of ImpactoVision, who broadcasts live from the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas. Ritchie balances empathy for migrants with criticism of illegal crossings and the dangers some face, including bringing children on perilous journeys.

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]]> 776 no Texas's fragmented border wall: a costly and controversial patchwork In this week's Texas Border Watch, Jordan Elder looks into how many miles of border wall have been completed in the last few years and the hurdles Texas faces in completing the project. We'll also show you the new billboards Gov. Greg Abbott is rolling out in other countries to deter illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster border security amid tariff threats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:44:24 -0000 Texas's fragmented border wall: a costly and controversial patchwork full 66 Sinclair Broadcast Group Jordan Elder looks into how many miles of border wall have been completed in the last few years and the hurdles Texas faces in completing the project. In this week's Texas Border Watch, Jordan Elder looks into how many miles of border wall have been completed in the last few years and the hurdles Texas faces in completing the project. We'll also show you the new billboards Gov. Greg Abbott is rolling out in other countries to deter illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster border security amid tariff threats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. In this week's Texas Border Watch, Jordan Elder looks into how many miles of border wall have been completed in the last few years and the hurdles Texas faces in completing the project. We'll also show you the new billboards Gov. Greg Abbott is rolling out in other countries to deter illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster border security amid tariff threats.

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]]> 563 no The struggles of border security in deep west Texas Terrell County is a remote area 120 miles west of Del Rio where Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland and his small team work tirelessly to secure over 2,400 square miles of rugged terrain. As the “Smuggler’s Moon” brings increased border activity, we witness firsthand the challenges law enforcement faces, from tracking migrants left by coyotes to combating limited resources. Locals, like café owner Jake Harper, share how border security impacts their lives. Sheriff Cleveland reflects on decades of struggle and his hopes for change as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:07:01 -0000 The struggles of border security in deep west Texas full 65 Sinclair Broadcast Group Terrell County is a remote area 120 miles west of Del Rio where Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland and his small team work tirelessly to secure over 2,400 square miles of rugged terrain. Terrell County is a remote area 120 miles west of Del Rio where Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland and his small team work tirelessly to secure over 2,400 square miles of rugged terrain. As the “Smuggler’s Moon” brings increased border activity, we witness firsthand the challenges law enforcement faces, from tracking migrants left by coyotes to combating limited resources. Locals, like café owner Jake Harper, share how border security impacts their lives. Sheriff Cleveland reflects on decades of struggle and his hopes for change as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Terrell County is a remote area 120 miles west of Del Rio where Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland and his small team work tirelessly to secure over 2,400 square miles of rugged terrain. As the “Smuggler’s Moon” brings increased border activity, we witness firsthand the challenges law enforcement faces, from tracking migrants left by coyotes to combating limited resources. Locals, like café owner Jake Harper, share how border security impacts their lives. Sheriff Cleveland reflects on decades of struggle and his hopes for change as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1121 no Texas hits roadblock in plan to purchase border wall parts at auction A government surplus company called GovPlanet recently listed pieces of the border wall for auction. These auction posts, which have since been removed, fueled debates about why border wall materials weren’t set aside for future use or new construction. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to continue building the wall, publicly condemned the sales of unused pieces during a Monday press conference. "I'm asking today, Joe Biden, to please stop selling the wall," Trump said. "The administration is trying to sell it for five cents on the dollar, knowing that we're getting ready to put it up." But the federal government is actually required to sell these excess pieces, and the process started months ago. The Department of Defense told media outlets that it must use, transfer, or donate all excess wall construction materials because of the National Defense Authorization Act. The official said that the materials were divided up, with 60% going to authorized recipients like Texas, California, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The other 40% was sold to GovPlanet back in June, so the pieces that were up for auction no longer belong to the government. The DoD says Texas did request some of those materials and later received them. MORE: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/immigration-crisis-podcast/texas-hits-roadblock-in-plan-to-purchase-border-wall-parts-at-auction See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:08:58 -0000 Texas hits roadblock in plan to purchase border wall parts at auction full 64 Sinclair Broadcast Group Auction posts listing pieces of the border wall have fueled debates about why border wall materials weren’t set aside for future use or new construction. A government surplus company called GovPlanet recently listed pieces of the border wall for auction. These auction posts, which have since been removed, fueled debates about why border wall materials weren’t set aside for future use or new construction. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to continue building the wall, publicly condemned the sales of unused pieces during a Monday press conference. "I'm asking today, Joe Biden, to please stop selling the wall," Trump said. "The administration is trying to sell it for five cents on the dollar, knowing that we're getting ready to put it up." But the federal government is actually required to sell these excess pieces, and the process started months ago. The Department of Defense told media outlets that it must use, transfer, or donate all excess wall construction materials because of the National Defense Authorization Act. The official said that the materials were divided up, with 60% going to authorized recipients like Texas, California, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The other 40% was sold to GovPlanet back in June, so the pieces that were up for auction no longer belong to the government. The DoD says Texas did request some of those materials and later received them. MORE: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/immigration-crisis-podcast/texas-hits-roadblock-in-plan-to-purchase-border-wall-parts-at-auction See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A government surplus company called GovPlanet recently listed pieces of the border wall for auction. These auction posts, which have since been removed, fueled debates about why border wall materials weren’t set aside for future use or new construction.

President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to continue building the wall, publicly condemned the sales of unused pieces during a Monday press conference.

"I'm asking today, Joe Biden, to please stop selling the wall," Trump said. "The administration is trying to sell it for five cents on the dollar, knowing that we're getting ready to put it up."

But the federal government is actually required to sell these excess pieces, and the process started months ago. The Department of Defense told media outlets that it must use, transfer, or donate all excess wall construction materials because of the National Defense Authorization Act.

The official said that the materials were divided up, with 60% going to authorized recipients like Texas, California, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The other 40% was sold to GovPlanet back in June, so the pieces that were up for auction no longer belong to the government.

The DoD says Texas did request some of those materials and later received them.

MORE: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/immigration-crisis-podcast/texas-hits-roadblock-in-plan-to-purchase-border-wall-parts-at-auction

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]]> 264 no Are more migrants staying in Texas after crossing the border? Are all migrants and asylum seekers who enter the US through the southern border really going north? We speak with Pamela Allen, the CEO of Eagle’s Flight Advocacy, who is experiencing a surge in families seeking essentials like diapers, food, and clothing, reflecting a possible shift in migration trends. Allen also tells us that there is concern about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and their illegal activities here including human trafficking which she has seen firsthand. Adding to concerns is that the gang’s tentacles are now in at least 17 states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:59:26 -0000 Are more migrants staying in Texas after crossing the border? full 63 Sinclair Broadcast Group Are all migrants and asylum seekers who enter the US through the southern border really going north? Are all migrants and asylum seekers who enter the US through the southern border really going north? We speak with Pamela Allen, the CEO of Eagle’s Flight Advocacy, who is experiencing a surge in families seeking essentials like diapers, food, and clothing, reflecting a possible shift in migration trends. Allen also tells us that there is concern about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and their illegal activities here including human trafficking which she has seen firsthand. Adding to concerns is that the gang’s tentacles are now in at least 17 states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Are all migrants and asylum seekers who enter the US through the southern border really going north? We speak with Pamela Allen, the CEO of Eagle’s Flight Advocacy, who is experiencing a surge in families seeking essentials like diapers, food, and clothing, reflecting a possible shift in migration trends. Allen also tells us that there is concern about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and their illegal activities here including human trafficking which she has seen firsthand. Adding to concerns is that the gang’s tentacles are now in at least 17 states.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1060 no Border Realities: Lives in limbo amid policy shift with the incoming administration Yami Virgin investigates the state of immigration along the southern border as large migrant groups are expected ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s term. Over the past five months, border crossings have averaged 200-300 daily in the Del Rio area, with overall numbers declining since President Biden’s June executive order restricting asylum for unlawful crossings. These measures, paired with provisions for unaccompanied children and trafficking victims, have provided a reprieve for shelters like Mission Border Hope. On-the-ground insights and what lies ahead for migrants and those working at the border, as well as a generous gift from the Texas Land Commissioner for the incoming administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:11:34 -0000 Border Realities: Lives in limbo amid policy shift with the incoming administration full 62 Sinclair Broadcast Group Yami Virgin investigates the state of immigration along the southern border as large migrant groups are expected ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s term. Yami Virgin investigates the state of immigration along the southern border as large migrant groups are expected ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s term. Over the past five months, border crossings have averaged 200-300 daily in the Del Rio area, with overall numbers declining since President Biden’s June executive order restricting asylum for unlawful crossings. These measures, paired with provisions for unaccompanied children and trafficking victims, have provided a reprieve for shelters like Mission Border Hope. On-the-ground insights and what lies ahead for migrants and those working at the border, as well as a generous gift from the Texas Land Commissioner for the incoming administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Yami Virgin investigates the state of immigration along the southern border as large migrant groups are expected ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s term. Over the past five months, border crossings have averaged 200-300 daily in the Del Rio area, with overall numbers declining since President Biden’s June executive order restricting asylum for unlawful crossings. These measures, paired with provisions for unaccompanied children and trafficking victims, have provided a reprieve for shelters like Mission Border Hope. On-the-ground insights and what lies ahead for migrants and those working at the border, as well as a generous gift from the Texas Land Commissioner for the incoming administration.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1304 no Preparing for the transition to Donald Trump We hear what the new Border Czar, Tom Homan, told soldiers and DPS troopers in Eagle Pass just before Thanksgiving. We also examine the new border buoys placed in the Rio Grande, which mysteriously disappeared shortly after their installation. Additionally, we question whether National Guard members are violating policy by using Pepper Ball Launchers on migrants, including families with babies and toddlers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:33:44 -0000 Preparing for the transition to Donald Trump full 61 Sinclair Broadcast Group We hear what the new Border Czar, Tom Homan, told soldiers and DPS troopers in Eagle Pass just before Thanksgiving. We also examine the new border buoys placed in the Rio Grande, which mysteriously disappeared shortly after their installation. We hear what the new Border Czar, Tom Homan, told soldiers and DPS troopers in Eagle Pass just before Thanksgiving. We also examine the new border buoys placed in the Rio Grande, which mysteriously disappeared shortly after their installation. Additionally, we question whether National Guard members are violating policy by using Pepper Ball Launchers on migrants, including families with babies and toddlers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We hear what the new Border Czar, Tom Homan, told soldiers and DPS troopers in Eagle Pass just before Thanksgiving. We also examine the new border buoys placed in the Rio Grande, which mysteriously disappeared shortly after their installation. Additionally, we question whether National Guard members are violating policy by using Pepper Ball Launchers on migrants, including families with babies and toddlers.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1312 no Shifting immigration patterns along the Mexican border A new command post has been built because of the shifting access points along the border between Texas and Mexico. We talk about renewed security concerns with individuals on the terror watch list caught crossing into Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:29:34 -0000 Shifting immigration patterns along the Mexican border full 60 Sinclair Broadcast Group A new command post has been built because of the shifting access points along the border between Texas and Mexico. A new command post has been built because of the shifting access points along the border between Texas and Mexico. We talk about renewed security concerns with individuals on the terror watch list caught crossing into Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A new command post has been built because of the shifting access points along the border between Texas and Mexico. We talk about renewed security concerns with individuals on the terror watch list caught crossing into Texas.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 769 no Executive order has migrants turning to coyotes to sneak them into the U.S. The new Biden executive order is sending back thousands a day to Mexico. For many of those, the option is now to pay coyotes to sneak them into the US in dangerous situations.  We spoke to the Sheriff of Bexar County, which includes the city of San Antonio, about a recent trafficking incident that could have gone wrong. We also spoke to Craig Larrabee, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations out of San Antonio, about the role HSI takes when they respond to Human Trafficking cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:08:01 -0000 Executive order has migrants turning to coyotes to sneak them into the U.S. full 59 Sinclair Broadcast Group The new Biden executive order is sending back thousands a day to Mexico. For many of those, the option is now to pay coyotes to sneak them into the US in dangerous situations. The new Biden executive order is sending back thousands a day to Mexico. For many of those, the option is now to pay coyotes to sneak them into the US in dangerous situations.  We spoke to the Sheriff of Bexar County, which includes the city of San Antonio, about a recent trafficking incident that could have gone wrong. We also spoke to Craig Larrabee, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations out of San Antonio, about the role HSI takes when they respond to Human Trafficking cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The new Biden executive order is sending back thousands a day to Mexico. For many of those, the option is now to pay coyotes to sneak them into the US in dangerous situations. 

We spoke to the Sheriff of Bexar County, which includes the city of San Antonio, about a recent trafficking incident that could have gone wrong. We also spoke to Craig Larrabee, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations out of San Antonio, about the role HSI takes when they respond to Human Trafficking cases.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1173 no Will immigration decide the next President of the United States? The immigration crisis at the Texas border will again be front and center in the news. One of the remote areas along the border that is extremely treacherous and has seen a number of migrants cross through it is Tarrell County. We spoke with the Sheriff of Tarrell County to get a better picture of what he has seen the last couple of months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:00:20 -0000 Will immigration decide the next President of the United States? full 58 Sinclair Broadcast Group The immigration crisis at the Texas border will again be front and center in the news. The immigration crisis at the Texas border will again be front and center in the news. One of the remote areas along the border that is extremely treacherous and has seen a number of migrants cross through it is Tarrell County. We spoke with the Sheriff of Tarrell County to get a better picture of what he has seen the last couple of months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The immigration crisis at the Texas border will again be front and center in the news. One of the remote areas along the border that is extremely treacherous and has seen a number of migrants cross through it is Tarrell County. We spoke with the Sheriff of Tarrell County to get a better picture of what he has seen the last couple of months.

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]]> 1399 no West Texas Sheriff supports SB4 but has no room to keep in custody prisoners Sheriff Thadeus Cleveland has the 10th largest county on the US-Mexico border. Up until a few months ago he only had 3 deputies. His jail can only house 7 inmates and all have to be of one gender since they cannot co-mingle. Cleveland tells us about the new Texas law that is now the hot potato making the rounds in the legal system to the Supreme Court and how it will affect his county.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:38:30 -0000 West Texas Sheriff supports SB4 but has no room to keep in custody prisoners full 57 Sinclair Broadcast Group Sheriff Thadeus Cleveland has the 10th largest county on the US-Mexico border. Up until a few months ago he only had 3 deputies. His jail can only house 7 inmates and all have to be of one gender since they cannot co-mingle. Sheriff Thadeus Cleveland has the 10th largest county on the US-Mexico border. Up until a few months ago he only had 3 deputies. His jail can only house 7 inmates and all have to be of one gender since they cannot co-mingle. Cleveland tells us about the new Texas law that is now the hot potato making the rounds in the legal system to the Supreme Court and how it will affect his county.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sheriff Thadeus Cleveland has the 10th largest county on the US-Mexico border. Up until a few months ago he only had 3 deputies. His jail can only house 7 inmates and all have to be of one gender since they cannot co-mingle. Cleveland tells us about the new Texas law that is now the hot potato making the rounds in the legal system to the Supreme Court and how it will affect his county.  

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]]> 1247 no Venezuelan gang showing tentacles in the US They are called “Tren de Aragua” a gang that is known throughout Latin America. The Venezuelan prison gang was mostly in Ecuador and Chile but with the migration pattern to the US now they are being seen here in the US. Who are they and just how violent can they be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:31:03 -0000 Venezuelan gang showing tentacles in the US full 56 Sinclair Broadcast Group The Venezuelan prison gang “Tren de Aragua” was mostly in Ecuador and Chile but with the migration pattern to the US now they are being seen here in the US. They are called “Tren de Aragua” a gang that is known throughout Latin America. The Venezuelan prison gang was mostly in Ecuador and Chile but with the migration pattern to the US now they are being seen here in the US. Who are they and just how violent can they be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. They are called “Tren de Aragua” a gang that is known throughout Latin America. The Venezuelan prison gang was mostly in Ecuador and Chile but with the migration pattern to the US now they are being seen here in the US. Who are they and just how violent can they be?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1940 no Extra financial compensation for Border Patrol agents They are working a ridiculous amount of hours, but now they will be able to collect overtime pay. We speak with Congressman Henry Cuellar. And more money for border bridges to keep the flow of commerce coming into the US.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:20:43 -0000 Extra financial compensation for Border Patrol agents full 55 Sinclair Broadcast Group They are working a ridiculous amount of hours, but now they will be able to collect overtime pay. We speak with Congressman Henry Cuellar. They are working a ridiculous amount of hours, but now they will be able to collect overtime pay. We speak with Congressman Henry Cuellar. And more money for border bridges to keep the flow of commerce coming into the US.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. They are working a ridiculous amount of hours, but now they will be able to collect overtime pay. We speak with Congressman Henry Cuellar. And more money for border bridges to keep the flow of commerce coming into the US. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 804 no How does Eagle Pass handle hundreds of thousands of migrants released into their city? How has Eagle Pass, population 35,000, handled hundreds of thousands of migrants being released in their city? We speak with Valeria Wheeler, the Executive Director of the migrant processing center Mission Border Hope. The non-profit continues to move migrants out of the border town with the help of the state of Texas busses. Wheeler also manages to feed migrants three meals a day during their stay with the organization. We ask how she manages the flow of migrants with no warning of what is coming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:10:33 -0000 How does Eagle Pass handle hundreds of thousands of migrants released into their city? full 54 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with Valeria Wheeler, the Executive Director of the migrant processing center Mission Border Hope. How has Eagle Pass, population 35,000, handled hundreds of thousands of migrants being released in their city? We speak with Valeria Wheeler, the Executive Director of the migrant processing center Mission Border Hope. The non-profit continues to move migrants out of the border town with the help of the state of Texas busses. Wheeler also manages to feed migrants three meals a day during their stay with the organization. We ask how she manages the flow of migrants with no warning of what is coming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. How has Eagle Pass, population 35,000, handled hundreds of thousands of migrants being released in their city? We speak with Valeria Wheeler, the Executive Director of the migrant processing center Mission Border Hope. The non-profit continues to move migrants out of the border town with the help of the state of Texas busses. Wheeler also manages to feed migrants three meals a day during their stay with the organization. We ask how she manages the flow of migrants with no warning of what is coming.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 486 no Federal government can’t trace more than 170,000 immigrants A report shows there are more than 170,000 migrants whom the US has no idea where they are. We speak with retired Homeland Security Investigations Agent in-charge Ari Jimenez as to how this has been allowed to happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:39:57 -0000 Federal government can’t trace more than 170,000 immigrants full 53 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with retired Homeland Security Investigations Agent in-charge Ari Jimenez as to how this has been allowed to happen. A report shows there are more than 170,000 migrants whom the US has no idea where they are. We speak with retired Homeland Security Investigations Agent in-charge Ari Jimenez as to how this has been allowed to happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A report shows there are more than 170,000 migrants whom the US has no idea where they are. We speak with retired Homeland Security Investigations Agent in-charge Ari Jimenez as to how this has been allowed to happen.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1164 no US bombs left in Afghanistan now in the hands of Mexican cartels As the cartels diversify their money flow from drugs to human smuggling, they are also said to be using bombs and other weapons left behind in Afghanistan. We speak to the former head of Homeland Security Investigations Ari Jimenez about the new explosive situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:14:28 -0000 US bombs left in Afghanistan now in the hands of Mexican cartels full 52 Sinclair Broadcast Group As the cartels diversify their money flow from drugs to human smuggling, they are also said to be using bombs and other weapons left behind in Afghanistan. As the cartels diversify their money flow from drugs to human smuggling, they are also said to be using bombs and other weapons left behind in Afghanistan. We speak to the former head of Homeland Security Investigations Ari Jimenez about the new explosive situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. As the cartels diversify their money flow from drugs to human smuggling, they are also said to be using bombs and other weapons left behind in Afghanistan. We speak to the former head of Homeland Security Investigations Ari Jimenez about the new explosive situation.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 761 no Saving migrants from the hands of gun-wielding smugglers An exclusive ride-a-long with the Texas DPS Brush Unit. Lt. Noe Fernandez is our guide as they search for migrants that have entered under the radar, instead of presenting themselves to authorities seeking asylum. During the night we not only see the hard work, but we also see the emotional side of helping save migrants from the hands of gun-wielding Coyotes or smugglers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:34:22 -0000 Saving migrants from the hands of gun-wielding smugglers full 51 Sinclair Broadcast Group An exclusive ride-a-long with the Texas DPS Brush Unit. Lt. Noe Fernandez is our guide as they search for migrants that have entered under the radar, instead of presenting themselves to authorities seeking asylum. An exclusive ride-a-long with the Texas DPS Brush Unit. Lt. Noe Fernandez is our guide as they search for migrants that have entered under the radar, instead of presenting themselves to authorities seeking asylum. During the night we not only see the hard work, but we also see the emotional side of helping save migrants from the hands of gun-wielding Coyotes or smugglers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. An exclusive ride-a-long with the Texas DPS Brush Unit. Lt. Noe Fernandez is our guide as they search for migrants that have entered under the radar, instead of presenting themselves to authorities seeking asylum. During the night we not only see the hard work, but we also see the emotional side of helping save migrants from the hands of gun-wielding Coyotes or smugglers.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1108 no Who is entering the United States? We sit down and have a very honest conversation with the retired Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in South Texas, Ari “Harry” Jimenez. Jimenez shares with us the reality that while there are recent reports of Lebanese, Syrians, and Iranians showing up at the border, this has been going on for years. Jimenez is also frank when we asked how concerned he is that there will be another 9/11. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:25:57 -0000 Who is entering the United States? full 50 Sinclair Broadcast Group There are recent reports of Lebanese, Syrians, and Iranians showing up at the border. We sit down and have a very honest conversation with the retired Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in South Texas, Ari “Harry” Jimenez. Jimenez shares with us the reality that while there are recent reports of Lebanese, Syrians, and Iranians showing up at the border, this has been going on for years. Jimenez is also frank when we asked how concerned he is that there will be another 9/11. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We sit down and have a very honest conversation with the retired Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in South Texas, Ari “Harry” Jimenez. Jimenez shares with us the reality that while there are recent reports of Lebanese, Syrians, and Iranians showing up at the border, this has been going on for years. Jimenez is also frank when we asked how concerned he is that there will be another 9/11.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1412 no Border security for the state of Texas included in special session The special session called by Governor Greg Abbott now includes border security issues. Among those who will be at the special session will be State Representative Eddie Morales, who represents the district that runs from Eagle Pass to El Paso. Morales speaks about the difficulties trying to find a solution to protect our border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:30:29 -0000 Border security for the state of Texas included in special session full 49 Sinclair Broadcast Group State Representative Eddie Morales speaks about the difficulties trying to find a solution to protect our border. The special session called by Governor Greg Abbott now includes border security issues. Among those who will be at the special session will be State Representative Eddie Morales, who represents the district that runs from Eagle Pass to El Paso. Morales speaks about the difficulties trying to find a solution to protect our border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The special session called by Governor Greg Abbott now includes border security issues. Among those who will be at the special session will be State Representative Eddie Morales, who represents the district that runs from Eagle Pass to El Paso. Morales speaks about the difficulties trying to find a solution to protect our border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1632 no Should migrants be charged a $2,000 processing fee to enter Texas? The surge is on and State Representative Eddie Morales, whose district goes from Eagle Pass, the epicenter for the immigration crisis, to El Paso, says Texas needs to think out of the box to deal with the problem. What’s his solution? Charge them $2,000.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:53:18 -0000 Should migrants be charged a $2,000 processing fee to enter Texas? full 48 Sinclair Broadcast Group The surge is on and State Representative Eddie Morales, whose district goes from Eagle Pass, the epicenter for the immigration crisis, to El Paso, says Texas needs to think out of the box to deal with the problem. The surge is on and State Representative Eddie Morales, whose district goes from Eagle Pass, the epicenter for the immigration crisis, to El Paso, says Texas needs to think out of the box to deal with the problem. What’s his solution? Charge them $2,000.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The surge is on and State Representative Eddie Morales, whose district goes from Eagle Pass, the epicenter for the immigration crisis, to El Paso, says Texas needs to think out of the box to deal with the problem. What’s his solution? Charge them $2,000.  

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]]> 777 no Detroit Tigers Eduardo Rodriguez’ plight to get a visa for his parents He has a $78 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, yet he can’t get a visa for his Venezuelan parents to come see him play. His attorney explains why her client's case is now being used as an example of why the Biden Administration’s humanitarian parole is needed for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans. This while 21 states say this program is putting the responsibility of paying for them on their citizens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:42:17 -0000 Detroit Tigers Eduardo Rodriguez’ plight to get a visa for his parents full 47 Sinclair Broadcast Group He has a $78 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, yet he can’t get a visa for his Venezuelan parents to come see him play. He has a $78 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, yet he can’t get a visa for his Venezuelan parents to come see him play. His attorney explains why her client's case is now being used as an example of why the Biden Administration’s humanitarian parole is needed for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans. This while 21 states say this program is putting the responsibility of paying for them on their citizens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. He has a $78 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, yet he can’t get a visa for his Venezuelan parents to come see him play. His attorney explains why her client's case is now being used as an example of why the Biden Administration’s humanitarian parole is needed for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans. This while 21 states say this program is putting the responsibility of paying for them on their citizens.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 770 no Republican governors see how their troops help protect the Texas border Around 1,500 National Guard troops from Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Oklahoma are helping support Operation Lone Star in Texas. So the governors of those states were invited by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to see firsthand what their guard members have been doing. We caught up with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Oklahoma’s Governor Kevin Stitt during their tour in Eagle Pass, Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:38:59 -0000 Republican governors see how their troops help protect the Texas border full 46 Sinclair Broadcast Group Around 1,500 National Guard troops from Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Oklahoma are helping support Operation Lone Star in Texas. Around 1,500 National Guard troops from Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Oklahoma are helping support Operation Lone Star in Texas. So the governors of those states were invited by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to see firsthand what their guard members have been doing. We caught up with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Oklahoma’s Governor Kevin Stitt during their tour in Eagle Pass, Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Around 1,500 National Guard troops from Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Oklahoma are helping support Operation Lone Star in Texas. So the governors of those states were invited by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to see firsthand what their guard members have been doing. We caught up with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Oklahoma’s Governor Kevin Stitt during their tour in Eagle Pass, Texas.

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]]> 675 no Democrats finally visit Eagle Pass We speak with the first Democrat delegation to travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to see firsthand the governor’s actions to protect the border. Many Republican delegations have traveled to this area of the border in the past, so the trip by Democrats, led by San Antonio Representative Joaquin Castro, was long overdue according to some. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:47:19 -0000 Democrats finally visit Eagle Pass full 45 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with the first Democrat delegation to travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to see firsthand the governor’s actions to protect the border. We speak with the first Democrat delegation to travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to see firsthand the governor’s actions to protect the border. Many Republican delegations have traveled to this area of the border in the past, so the trip by Democrats, led by San Antonio Representative Joaquin Castro, was long overdue according to some. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We speak with the first Democrat delegation to travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to see firsthand the governor’s actions to protect the border. Many Republican delegations have traveled to this area of the border in the past, so the trip by Democrats, led by San Antonio Representative Joaquin Castro, was long overdue according to some.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 785 no Pecan farm in Eagle Pass, Texas becomes ground zero for immigration battle The Battle of President Biden against Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the farm has the sovereign right of the state to protect itself from this immigration wave at the border. But for Magaly Urbina, who owns the property with her husband, this is her land that has been illegally taken over by the governor because both Democrats and Republicans can’t work with each other for a solution.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:55:31 -0000 Pecan farm in Eagle Pass, Texas becomes ground zero for immigration battle full 44 Sinclair Broadcast Group The Battle of President Biden against Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the farm has the sovereign right of the state to protect itself from this immigration wave at the border. The Battle of President Biden against Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the farm has the sovereign right of the state to protect itself from this immigration wave at the border. But for Magaly Urbina, who owns the property with her husband, this is her land that has been illegally taken over by the governor because both Democrats and Republicans can’t work with each other for a solution.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The Battle of President Biden against Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the farm has the sovereign right of the state to protect itself from this immigration wave at the border. But for Magaly Urbina, who owns the property with her husband, this is her land that has been illegally taken over by the governor because both Democrats and Republicans can’t work with each other for a solution. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 730 no Were migrants pushed back into the Rio Grande? Amidst reports of a DPS trooper’s email alleging that superiors ordered them not to give water to migrants and to push them back in the Rio Grande, we go to Eagle Pass and speak to migrants at Mission Border Hope. But the allegations are ones that DPS is vehemently denying this week. They tell us what the orders are for all troopers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:04:37 -0000 Were migrants pushed back into the Rio Grande? full 43 Sinclair Broadcast Group Amidst reports of a DPS trooper’s email alleging that superiors ordered them not to give water to migrants and to push them back in the Rio Grande, we go to Eagle Pass and speak to migrants at Mission Border Hope. Amidst reports of a DPS trooper’s email alleging that superiors ordered them not to give water to migrants and to push them back in the Rio Grande, we go to Eagle Pass and speak to migrants at Mission Border Hope. But the allegations are ones that DPS is vehemently denying this week. They tell us what the orders are for all troopers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Amidst reports of a DPS trooper’s email alleging that superiors ordered them not to give water to migrants and to push them back in the Rio Grande, we go to Eagle Pass and speak to migrants at Mission Border Hope. But the allegations are ones that DPS is vehemently denying this week. They tell us what the orders are for all troopers. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 2041 no The dangers of immigration Dangerous heat, scamming coyotes, and sexual assault. And now a warning from border patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:23:07 -0000 The dangers of immigration full 42 Sinclair Broadcast Group Dangerous heat, scamming coyotes, and sexual assault. And now a warning from border patrol. Dangerous heat, scamming coyotes, and sexual assault. And now a warning from border patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Dangerous heat, scamming coyotes, and sexual assault. And now a warning from border patrol.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 988 no What the end of Title 42 means The expectations for the end of the policy “Title 42” left a lot of fear for some in the US. Others were left with the duty to take care of the migrants who are legally allowed to remain in the US while their asylum cases make their way through the court system.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 26 May 2023 20:02:58 -0000 What the end of Title 42 means full 40 Sinclair Broadcast Group The expectations for the end of the policy “Title 42” left a lot of fear for some in the US. Others were left with the duty to take care of the migrants who are legally allowed to remain in the US while their asylum cases make their way through the court system. The expectations for the end of the policy “Title 42” left a lot of fear for some in the US. Others were left with the duty to take care of the migrants who are legally allowed to remain in the US while their asylum cases make their way through the court system.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The expectations for the end of the policy “Title 42” left a lot of fear for some in the US. Others were left with the duty to take care of the migrants who are legally allowed to remain in the US while their asylum cases make their way through the court system. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 614 no Thousands of migrants expected to flood the border when Title 42 ends “It will be a wave not seen before,” according to retired Special Agent in-charge of Homeland Security Ari Jimenez. Title 42 is due to end in May, so what is being done along the border to prepare? And how are Republicans and Democrats using immigration to fire up their bases?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 01 May 2023 18:39:58 -0000 Thousands of migrants expected to flood the border when Title 42 ends full 39 Sinclair Broadcast Group “It will be a wave not seen before.” “It will be a wave not seen before,” according to retired Special Agent in-charge of Homeland Security Ari Jimenez. Title 42 is due to end in May, so what is being done along the border to prepare? And how are Republicans and Democrats using immigration to fire up their bases?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. “It will be a wave not seen before,” according to retired Special Agent in-charge of Homeland Security Ari Jimenez. Title 42 is due to end in May, so what is being done along the border to prepare? And how are Republicans and Democrats using immigration to fire up their bases? 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1109 no We all are border sheriffs More than 30 sheriffs descended on the Texas Rio Grande Valley to plan and hear from them what may come when Title 42 is lifted on May 11th. See why Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue considers himself a border sheriff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:39:34 -0000 We all are border sheriffs full 38 Sinclair Broadcast Group More than 30 sheriffs descended on the Texas Rio Grande Valley to plan and hear from them what may come when Title 42 is lifted on May 11th. See why Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue considers himself a border sheriff. More than 30 sheriffs descended on the Texas Rio Grande Valley to plan and hear from them what may come when Title 42 is lifted on May 11th. See why Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue considers himself a border sheriff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. More than 30 sheriffs descended on the Texas Rio Grande Valley to plan and hear from them what may come when Title 42 is lifted on May 11th. See why Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue considers himself a border sheriff.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 666 no Border shelters and Border Patrol prepare for new wave of migrants Valeria Wheeler is used to having to help thousands of immigrants a week in a tiny 8,000 square foot space. Now Wheeler is preparing for the numbers Border Patrol is expecting to be as high as 5,000 to 6,000 a day when Title 42 ends in May. She tells us how she plans to take care of so many in the new shelter Mission Border Hope will open soon.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:42:35 -0000 Border shelters and Border Patrol prepare for new wave of migrants full 37 Sinclair Broadcast Group Valeria Wheeler is used to having to help thousands of immigrants a week in a tiny 8,000 square foot space. Now Wheeler is preparing for the numbers Border Patrol is expecting to be as high as 5,000 to 6,000 a day when Title 42 ends in May. Valeria Wheeler is used to having to help thousands of immigrants a week in a tiny 8,000 square foot space. Now Wheeler is preparing for the numbers Border Patrol is expecting to be as high as 5,000 to 6,000 a day when Title 42 ends in May. She tells us how she plans to take care of so many in the new shelter Mission Border Hope will open soon.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Valeria Wheeler is used to having to help thousands of immigrants a week in a tiny 8,000 square foot space. Now Wheeler is preparing for the numbers Border Patrol is expecting to be as high as 5,000 to 6,000 a day when Title 42 ends in May.

She tells us how she plans to take care of so many in the new shelter Mission Border Hope will open soon. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 648 no 144,000 asylum seekers helped at border by Mission Border Hope in 2022 Small Non-Profit on the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas is getting ready for what the end of the policy known as Title 42 will mean for them. Mission Border Hope in 2022 helped 144,000 asylum seekers after they were processed by Custom and Border Protection. The Executive Director Valeria Wheeler talks about the changes and what she type of help she needs.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:36:58 -0000 144,000 asylum seekers helped at border by Mission Border Hope in 2022 full 36 Sinclair Broadcast Group Small Non-Profit on the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas is getting ready for what the end of the policy known as Title 42 will mean for them. Small Non-Profit on the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas is getting ready for what the end of the policy known as Title 42 will mean for them. Mission Border Hope in 2022 helped 144,000 asylum seekers after they were processed by Custom and Border Protection. The Executive Director Valeria Wheeler talks about the changes and what she type of help she needs.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Small Non-Profit on the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas is getting ready for what the end of the policy known as Title 42 will mean for them. Mission Border Hope in 2022 helped 144,000 asylum seekers after they were processed by Custom and Border Protection. The Executive Director Valeria Wheeler talks about the changes and what she type of help she needs. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1524 no Mexico kidnappings reason enough to declare cartels terrorist organizations They went to Mexico for a friend’s cosmetic procedure and ended up losing their lives. What former Homeland Security agents say will happen after four Americans were kidnapped and two ended up losing their lives.  Will the call from legislators to declare cartels Foreign Terrorist Organizations pass in Washington DC? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:48:56 -0000 Mexico kidnappings reason enough to declare cartels terrorist organizations full 35 Sinclair Broadcast Group Will the call from legislators to declare cartels Foreign Terrorist Organizations pass in Washington DC? They went to Mexico for a friend’s cosmetic procedure and ended up losing their lives. What former Homeland Security agents say will happen after four Americans were kidnapped and two ended up losing their lives.  Will the call from legislators to declare cartels Foreign Terrorist Organizations pass in Washington DC? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. They went to Mexico for a friend’s cosmetic procedure and ended up losing their lives. What former Homeland Security agents say will happen after four Americans were kidnapped and two ended up losing their lives. 

Will the call from legislators to declare cartels Foreign Terrorist Organizations pass in Washington DC?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 819 no Human smugglers destroying Texas ranches It’s a 1200-acre ranch about an hour south of San Antonio. The ranch has been run by this family since 1949. But with the increase of human smugglers coming through the Texas border, this family ranch is seeing an increase in trucks crashing through their fences, letting livestock out, and leaving them with a sense of not being secure in their own property.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:17:38 -0000 Human smugglers destroying Texas ranches full 34 Sinclair Broadcast Group Human smugglers coming through the Texas border crash their trucks through their fences, letting livestock out and leaving ranchers with a sense of not being secure in their own property. It’s a 1200-acre ranch about an hour south of San Antonio. The ranch has been run by this family since 1949. But with the increase of human smugglers coming through the Texas border, this family ranch is seeing an increase in trucks crashing through their fences, letting livestock out, and leaving them with a sense of not being secure in their own property.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. It’s a 1200-acre ranch about an hour south of San Antonio. The ranch has been run by this family since 1949. But with the increase of human smugglers coming through the Texas border, this family ranch is seeing an increase in trucks crashing through their fences, letting livestock out, and leaving them with a sense of not being secure in their own property. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1122 no Will Hurd on Russians seeking asylum at the Texas Border We speak with ex-congressman Will Hurd about the vetting process for Russian asylum seekers arriving at the southern border. Hurd also shares why comprehensive immigration proposed laws won’t move while Democrats and Republicans continue to play political games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:14:45 -0000 Will Hurd on Russians seeking asylum at the Texas Border full 32 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with ex-congressman Will Hurd about the vetting process for Russian asylum seekers arriving at the southern border. We speak with ex-congressman Will Hurd about the vetting process for Russian asylum seekers arriving at the southern border. Hurd also shares why comprehensive immigration proposed laws won’t move while Democrats and Republicans continue to play political games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We speak with ex-congressman Will Hurd about the vetting process for Russian asylum seekers arriving at the southern border. Hurd also shares why comprehensive immigration proposed laws won’t move while Democrats and Republicans continue to play political games.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1492 no 1,000 Russians waiting on the Mexican border It’s the day a Russian couple has been waiting for. The day of their asylum appointment to enter into the US through Brownsville. With their 13-year-old little Yorkie, they waited for hours on the Gateway Bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. But the trip wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Along the way, they also found a non-profit that was charging $3,500 per person to “help” them by “using their influence” with CBP to have their paperwork done quickly. This is according to what the couple said. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:50:09 -0000 1,000 Russians waiting on the Mexican border full 31 Sinclair Broadcast Group It’s the day a Russian couple has been waiting for. It’s the day a Russian couple has been waiting for. The day of their asylum appointment to enter into the US through Brownsville. With their 13-year-old little Yorkie, they waited for hours on the Gateway Bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. But the trip wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Along the way, they also found a non-profit that was charging $3,500 per person to “help” them by “using their influence” with CBP to have their paperwork done quickly. This is according to what the couple said. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. It’s the day a Russian couple has been waiting for. The day of their asylum appointment to enter into the US through Brownsville. With their 13-year-old little Yorkie, they waited for hours on the Gateway Bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. But the trip wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Along the way, they also found a non-profit that was charging $3,500 per person to “help” them by “using their influence” with CBP to have their paperwork done quickly. This is according to what the couple said.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 564 no Texas paying $224 million to contractor that built failing border wall The state of Texas will pay $224 million to a contractor who built part of the border wall which a federal report now says is failing. Why residents of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo in Webb County, Texas now say they feel disrespected by their own state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:32:55 -0000 Texas paying $224 million to contractor that built failing border wall full 30 Sinclair Broadcast Group The state of Texas will pay $224 million to a contractor who built part of the border wall which a federal report now says is failing. The state of Texas will pay $224 million to a contractor who built part of the border wall which a federal report now says is failing. Why residents of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo in Webb County, Texas now say they feel disrespected by their own state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The state of Texas will pay $224 million to a contractor who built part of the border wall which a federal report now says is failing. Why residents of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo in Webb County, Texas now say they feel disrespected by their own state.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1527 no The latest obsession on the streets of Cuba… finding a sponsor The change in policy made by the Biden Administration allows Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans to enter the US, but they must have a sponsor. We speak to a Guantánamo Bay Cuban American who says she will not sponsor anyone now. And her warning for those who are going to sponsor and those who want to come to the US. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:36:54 -0000 The latest obsession on the streets of Cuba… finding a sponsor full 29 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak to a Guantánamo Bay Cuban American who says she will not sponsor anyone now. And her warning for those who are going to sponsor and those who want to come to the US. The change in policy made by the Biden Administration allows Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans to enter the US, but they must have a sponsor. We speak to a Guantánamo Bay Cuban American who says she will not sponsor anyone now. And her warning for those who are going to sponsor and those who want to come to the US. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The change in policy made by the Biden Administration allows Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans to enter the US, but they must have a sponsor. We speak to a Guantánamo Bay Cuban American who says she will not sponsor anyone now. And her warning for those who are going to sponsor and those who want to come to the US.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 882 no Stash house victims talk about extortion We speak with an 18-year-old victim of a stash house. He explains what he went through, while Homeland Security make a call for action.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:00:02 -0000 Stash house victims talk about extortion full 28 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with an 18-year-old victim of a stash house. He explains what he went through, while Homeland Security make a call for action. We speak with an 18-year-old victim of a stash house. He explains what he went through, while Homeland Security make a call for action.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We speak with an 18-year-old victim of a stash house. He explains what he went through, while Homeland Security make a call for action. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1362 no New year changes for immigration - or more of the same? President Biden is heading to El Paso. His immigration policy speech and why the Supreme Court is calling congress out when it comes to Title 42. And Congressman Henry Cuellar talks about the reality of change in DC when it comes to immigration.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:17:16 -0000 New year changes for immigration - or more of the same? full 27 Sinclair Broadcast Group President Biden is heading to El Paso. His immigration policy speech and why the Supreme Court is calling congress out when it comes to Title 42. President Biden is heading to El Paso. His immigration policy speech and why the Supreme Court is calling congress out when it comes to Title 42. And Congressman Henry Cuellar talks about the reality of change in DC when it comes to immigration.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. President Biden is heading to El Paso. His immigration policy speech and why the Supreme Court is calling congress out when it comes to Title 42. And Congressman Henry Cuellar talks about the reality of change in DC when it comes to immigration. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 2312 no Another delay for Title 42 We travel between Eagle Pass and Del Rio talking to both Maverick and Val Verde County Sheriffs in the second epicenter of the immigration crisis - the Del Rio sector for Border Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:42:04 -0000 Another delay for Title 42 full 26 Sinclair Broadcast Group We travel between Eagle Pass and Del Rio talking to both Maverick and Val Verde County Sheriffs in the second epicenter of the immigration crisis - the Del Rio sector for Border Patrol. We travel between Eagle Pass and Del Rio talking to both Maverick and Val Verde County Sheriffs in the second epicenter of the immigration crisis - the Del Rio sector for Border Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We travel between Eagle Pass and Del Rio talking to both Maverick and Val Verde County Sheriffs in the second epicenter of the immigration crisis - the Del Rio sector for Border Patrol.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 956 no Border Patrol braces for the end of Title 42 On December 21st, just a few days before Christmas when many people cross the border with Mexico for the holidays, the Title 42 health policy will end. That’s the policy used during Covid 19 to control the number of people coming into the US through the Mexico/US border. We speak with Del Rio sector Chief Jason Owens and retired Chief and former acting Director of ICE Ronald Vitiello. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:13:44 -0000 Border Patrol braces for the end of Title 42 full 25 Sinclair Broadcast Group On December 21st, just a few days before Christmas when many people cross the border with Mexico for the holidays, the Title 42 health policy will end. On December 21st, just a few days before Christmas when many people cross the border with Mexico for the holidays, the Title 42 health policy will end. That’s the policy used during Covid 19 to control the number of people coming into the US through the Mexico/US border. We speak with Del Rio sector Chief Jason Owens and retired Chief and former acting Director of ICE Ronald Vitiello. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. On December 21st, just a few days before Christmas when many people cross the border with Mexico for the holidays, the Title 42 health policy will end. That’s the policy used during Covid 19 to control the number of people coming into the US through the Mexico/US border. We speak with Del Rio sector Chief Jason Owens and retired Chief and former acting Director of ICE Ronald Vitiello.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1944 no 6 months after an 18-wheeler tragedy claimed 53 lives, has another body been found? It was 45 days after the June incident that claimed the lives of 53 immigrants, or so we thought. We speak to the head of a San Antonio non-profit who made the horrific find just feet away from where the 18-wheeler was found. And clashes between Venezuelan migrants and authorities in Juarez. Plus, the end of the capital murder trial of a border patrol agent found guilty of killing sex industry workers in Laredo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:27:13 -0000 6 months after an 18-wheeler tragedy claimed 53 lives, has another body been found? full 24 Sinclair Broadcast Group It was 45 days after the June incident that claimed the lives of 53 immigrants, or so we thought. We speak to the head of a San Antonio non-profit who made the horrific find just feet away from where the 18-wheeler was found. It was 45 days after the June incident that claimed the lives of 53 immigrants, or so we thought. We speak to the head of a San Antonio non-profit who made the horrific find just feet away from where the 18-wheeler was found. And clashes between Venezuelan migrants and authorities in Juarez. Plus, the end of the capital murder trial of a border patrol agent found guilty of killing sex industry workers in Laredo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. It was 45 days after the June incident that claimed the lives of 53 immigrants, or so we thought. We speak to the head of a San Antonio non-profit who made the horrific find just feet away from where the 18-wheeler was found. And clashes between Venezuelan migrants and authorities in Juarez. Plus, the end of the capital murder trial of a border patrol agent found guilty of killing sex industry workers in Laredo.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1611 no What will happen on December 21st? (after Title 42) On December 21st, Title 42, the trump era policy which kept asylum seekers from coming into the U.S. and kept them in Mexico, will end. But what does that truly mean legally? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado, who specializes in employment immigration cases and represents Major League Baseball teams, gives us her opinion.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:24:43 -0000 What will happen on December 21st? (after Title 42) full 23 Sinclair Broadcast Group On December 21st, Title 42, the trump era policy which kept asylum seekers from coming into the U.S. and kept them in Mexico, will end. But what does that truly mean legally? On December 21st, Title 42, the trump era policy which kept asylum seekers from coming into the U.S. and kept them in Mexico, will end. But what does that truly mean legally? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado, who specializes in employment immigration cases and represents Major League Baseball teams, gives us her opinion.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. On December 21st, Title 42, the trump era policy which kept asylum seekers from coming into the U.S. and kept them in Mexico, will end. But what does that truly mean legally? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado, who specializes in employment immigration cases and represents Major League Baseball teams, gives us her opinion. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1944 no What the end of Title 42 could mean for border towns already struggling Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:14:10 -0000 What the end of Title 42 could mean for border towns already struggling full 22 Sinclair Broadcast Group See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 1294 no Under the Radar: Stash Houses Along the Border Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:30:16 -0000 Under the Radar: Stash Houses Along the Border full 21 Sinclair Broadcast Group See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 2044 no New caravan arrives at the Texas border This week we follow the 28th congressional race which includes a chunk of the Texas border. We also go to Matamoros, Mexico where thousands have just arrived in the month of October alone, looking for asylum.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:29:16 -0000 New caravan arrives at the Texas border full 20 Sinclair Broadcast Group This week we follow the 28th congressional race which includes a chunk of the Texas border. We also go to Matamoros, Mexico where thousands have just arrived in the month of October alone, looking for asylum. This week we follow the 28th congressional race which includes a chunk of the Texas border. We also go to Matamoros, Mexico where thousands have just arrived in the month of October alone, looking for asylum.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This week we follow the 28th congressional race which includes a chunk of the Texas border. We also go to Matamoros, Mexico where thousands have just arrived in the month of October alone, looking for asylum. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 906 no Biden administration creates problems for Venezuelan asylum-seekers Venezuelan immigrants clashed with border patrol along the Mexican border. They’re protesting the return of Title 42 under the Biden administration - but only for them. We spotlight the reunion of one family separated by bureaucracy. Also, Catholic Charities tells us what they were offering asylum-seekers and refugees as they make their way to San Antonio before heading out to their final destination somewhere in the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:50:49 -0000 Biden administration creates problems for Venezuelan asylum-seekers full 19 Sinclair Broadcast Group Venezuelan immigrants are protesting the return of Title 42 under the Biden administration - but only for them. Venezuelan immigrants clashed with border patrol along the Mexican border. They’re protesting the return of Title 42 under the Biden administration - but only for them. We spotlight the reunion of one family separated by bureaucracy. Also, Catholic Charities tells us what they were offering asylum-seekers and refugees as they make their way to San Antonio before heading out to their final destination somewhere in the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Venezuelan immigrants clashed with border patrol along the Mexican border. They’re protesting the return of Title 42 under the Biden administration - but only for them. We spotlight the reunion of one family separated by bureaucracy. Also, Catholic Charities tells us what they were offering asylum-seekers and refugees as they make their way to San Antonio before heading out to their final destination somewhere in the U.S.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1110 no The race for Congressional District 28 along the Texas border The District 28 incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar is the Vice Chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is considered to be one of the most conservative Democrats.   The woman who wants to unseat him is Cassy Garcia, who was the state coordinator for Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Garcia is the wife of Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. She says she understands firsthand the problems border patrol agents face in protecting the border. Garcia says it’s time for a change.   District 28 runs along the border. It includes the cities of Laredo, the southwest side of San Antonio, Mission and Rio Grande City in the Rio Grande Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:38:03 -0000 The race for Congressional District 28 along the Texas border full 18 Sinclair Broadcast Group The District 28 incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar is the Vice Chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is considered to be one of the most conservative Democrats. The woman who wants to unseat him is Cassy Garcia, wife of Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. The District 28 incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar is the Vice Chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is considered to be one of the most conservative Democrats.   The woman who wants to unseat him is Cassy Garcia, who was the state coordinator for Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Garcia is the wife of Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. She says she understands firsthand the problems border patrol agents face in protecting the border. Garcia says it’s time for a change.   District 28 runs along the border. It includes the cities of Laredo, the southwest side of San Antonio, Mission and Rio Grande City in the Rio Grande Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The District 28 incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar is the Vice Chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is considered to be one of the most conservative Democrats.  

The woman who wants to unseat him is Cassy Garcia, who was the state coordinator for Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Garcia is the wife of Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. She says she understands firsthand the problems border patrol agents face in protecting the border. Garcia says it’s time for a change.  

District 28 runs along the border. It includes the cities of Laredo, the southwest side of San Antonio, Mission and Rio Grande City in the Rio Grande Valley.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1341 no Venezuelans in limbo after Biden Administration changes policy A new policy appears to be out of President Trump’s playbook. We follow the changes in the US when it comes to Venezuelan immigrants. We hear the sorrow and pain one family we met in Eagle Pass was dealing with. This after they filed for asylum as a family and were released with one of their children being expelled into Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:22:29 -0000 Venezuelans in limbo after Biden Administration changes policy full 17 Sinclair Broadcast Group A new policy appears to be out of President Trump’s playbook. We follow the changes in the US when it comes to Venezuelan immigrants. We hear the sorrow and pain one family we met in Eagle Pass was dealing with. This after they filed for asylum as a family and were released with one of their children being expelled into Mexico. A new policy appears to be out of President Trump’s playbook. We follow the changes in the US when it comes to Venezuelan immigrants. We hear the sorrow and pain one family we met in Eagle Pass was dealing with. This after they filed for asylum as a family and were released with one of their children being expelled into Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A new policy appears to be out of President Trump’s playbook. We follow the changes in the US when it comes to Venezuelan immigrants. We hear the sorrow and pain one family we met in Eagle Pass was dealing with. This after they filed for asylum as a family and were released with one of their children being expelled into Mexico.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1206 no 500,000 immigrants cross into the United States through Texas We speak with Chief Owens of Border Patrol Del Rio Sector - which includes Eagle Pass, Uvalde and Brackettville - about the new staggering numbers. And former Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security in South Texas, Jerry Robinette, talks to us about some of the effects of such a high number of immigrants coming into the country.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:06:25 -0000 500,000 immigrants cross into the United States through Texas full 16 Sinclair Broadcast Group We speak with Chief Owens of Border Patrol Del Rio Sector - which includes Eagle Pass, Uvalde and Brackettville - about the new staggering numbers. And former Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security in South Texas, Jerry Robinette, talks to us about some of the effects of such a high number of immigrants coming into the country. We speak with Chief Owens of Border Patrol Del Rio Sector - which includes Eagle Pass, Uvalde and Brackettville - about the new staggering numbers. And former Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security in South Texas, Jerry Robinette, talks to us about some of the effects of such a high number of immigrants coming into the country.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. We speak with Chief Owens of Border Patrol Del Rio Sector - which includes Eagle Pass, Uvalde and Brackettville - about the new staggering numbers. And former Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security in South Texas, Jerry Robinette, talks to us about some of the effects of such a high number of immigrants coming into the country. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 2700 no Kidnapped migrants used to squeeze more money out of their families Many migrants use coyotes to cross the border illegally into the United States. But that doesn’t always pan out as expected. Many are used as pawns to squeeze more money out of families who fear their loved ones being murdered by coyotes.  This week we are joined by a retired FBI agent and immigration attorney who explain what happens when these immigrants become victims of kidnapping and their families fall prey to extortion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:17:49 -0000 Kidnapped migrants used to squeeze more money out of their families full 15 Sinclair Broadcast Group Many migrants use coyotes to cross the border illegally into the United States. But that doesn’t always pan out as expected. Many migrants use coyotes to cross the border illegally into the United States. But that doesn’t always pan out as expected. Many are used as pawns to squeeze more money out of families who fear their loved ones being murdered by coyotes.  This week we are joined by a retired FBI agent and immigration attorney who explain what happens when these immigrants become victims of kidnapping and their families fall prey to extortion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Many migrants use coyotes to cross the border illegally into the United States. But that doesn’t always pan out as expected. Many are used as pawns to squeeze more money out of families who fear their loved ones being murdered by coyotes. 

This week we are joined by a retired FBI agent and immigration attorney who explain what happens when these immigrants become victims of kidnapping and their families fall prey to extortion.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 2405 no Latino community reacts to migrants being flown to Martha’s Vineyard Last week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis paid more than $1.6 million to fly immigrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. So how is the Latino community responding to this bold action? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:34:16 -0000 Latino community reacts to migrants being flown to Martha’s Vineyard full 14 Sinclair Broadcast Group Last week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis paid more than $1.6 million to fly immigrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. So how is the Latino community responding to this bold action? Last week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis paid more than $1.6 million to fly immigrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. So how is the Latino community responding to this bold action? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Last week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis paid more than $1.6 million to fly immigrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. So how is the Latino community responding to this bold action?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1781 no Is it wrong to send migrants to Sanctuary Cities? An outcry on both sides of the aisle after 48 migrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States – and a self-proclaimed Sanctuary City. The next day, two busses from Texas dropped off immigrants in front of the vice president’s home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:19:52 -0000 Is it wrong to send migrants to Sanctuary Cities? full 13 Sinclair Broadcast Group An outcry on both sides of the aisle after 48 migrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States – and a self-proclaimed Sanctuary City. An outcry on both sides of the aisle after 48 migrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States – and a self-proclaimed Sanctuary City. The next day, two busses from Texas dropped off immigrants in front of the vice president’s home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. An outcry on both sides of the aisle after 48 migrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States – and a self-proclaimed Sanctuary City. The next day, two busses from Texas dropped off immigrants in front of the vice president’s home.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1928 no What should we call people who cross into the United States illegally? What should we call people who come into the United States? Migrants, immigrants, asylum seekers, undocumented – just to name a few. Today we talk to retired Homeland Security agent in charge Ari Jimenez. the former supervisor of the San Antonio region which reaches all the way to the Mexican border. He explains why these individual names should not be used as a blanket statement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:28:23 -0000 What should we call people who cross into the United States illegally? full 12 Sinclair Broadcast Group What should we call people who come into the United States? Migrants, immigrants, asylum seekers, undocumented – just to name a few. What should we call people who come into the United States? Migrants, immigrants, asylum seekers, undocumented – just to name a few. Today we talk to retired Homeland Security agent in charge Ari Jimenez. the former supervisor of the San Antonio region which reaches all the way to the Mexican border. He explains why these individual names should not be used as a blanket statement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. What should we call people who come into the United States? Migrants, immigrants, asylum seekers, undocumented – just to name a few.

Today we talk to retired Homeland Security agent in charge Ari Jimenez. the former supervisor of the San Antonio region which reaches all the way to the Mexican border. He explains why these individual names should not be used as a blanket statement.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1485 no Problems with the new San Antonio migrant processing center The new journey bringing migrants to a new processing center in San Antonio. But not everyone is happy to see them. We talk to a member of a group that has been protesting for weeks in front of the center. He is an immigrant from Colombia who came with family when he was little. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:19:55 -0000 Problems with the new San Antonio migrant processing center full 11 Sinclair Broadcast Group The new journey bringing migrants to a new processing center in San Antonio. But not everyone is happy to see them. The new journey bringing migrants to a new processing center in San Antonio. But not everyone is happy to see them. We talk to a member of a group that has been protesting for weeks in front of the center. He is an immigrant from Colombia who came with family when he was little. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The new journey bringing migrants to a new processing center in San Antonio. But not everyone is happy to see them. We talk to a member of a group that has been protesting for weeks in front of the center. He is an immigrant from Colombia who came with family when he was little.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1229 no Saving migrants from the Rio Grande The Rio Grande is the final physical barrier between migrants in Mexico and the United States. Yami Virgin experienced what Border Patrol Agents go through every day to save migrants from the river. “The starkest reminder that we've had here recently is the passing of specialist Evans, the National Guard hero that put himself into harm's way to rescue a migrant and unfortunately lost,” explained Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:53:45 -0000 Saving migrants from the Rio Grande full 10 Sinclair Broadcast Group The Rio Grande is the final physical barrier between migrants in Mexico and the United States. Yami Virgin experienced what Border Patrol Agents go through every day to save migrants from the river. The Rio Grande is the final physical barrier between migrants in Mexico and the United States. Yami Virgin experienced what Border Patrol Agents go through every day to save migrants from the river. “The starkest reminder that we've had here recently is the passing of specialist Evans, the National Guard hero that put himself into harm's way to rescue a migrant and unfortunately lost,” explained Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The Rio Grande is the final physical barrier between migrants in Mexico and the United States. Yami Virgin experienced what Border Patrol Agents go through every day to save migrants from the river.

“The starkest reminder that we've had here recently is the passing of specialist Evans, the National Guard hero that put himself into harm's way to rescue a migrant and unfortunately lost,” explained Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1240 no Is our border policy broken? Can it be fixed? This week we take a tour of the Rio Grande Valley with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. We take a trip to Del Rio, home of Laughlin Air Force Base where US pilots are trained -- and now known for being one of the hotspots for migrants to cross into the US from Acuna, Mexico just across the river.  So what are these asylum laws that everyone keeps talking about? Why not just get rid of them? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado explains - and takes us on a little history lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:51:48 -0000 Is our border policy broken? Can it be fixed? full 9 Sinclair Broadcast Group Tour the border with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn - and why is asylum law so confusing? This week we take a tour of the Rio Grande Valley with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. We take a trip to Del Rio, home of Laughlin Air Force Base where US pilots are trained -- and now known for being one of the hotspots for migrants to cross into the US from Acuna, Mexico just across the river.  So what are these asylum laws that everyone keeps talking about? Why not just get rid of them? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado explains - and takes us on a little history lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This week we take a tour of the Rio Grande Valley with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. We take a trip to Del Rio, home of Laughlin Air Force Base where US pilots are trained -- and now known for being one of the hotspots for migrants to cross into the US from Acuna, Mexico just across the river. 

So what are these asylum laws that everyone keeps talking about? Why not just get rid of them? Immigration attorney Amy Maldonado explains - and takes us on a little history lesson.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1357 no A Colombian woman’s journey to illegally enter the U.S. A coyote agreed to charge them $1,700 each to cross the border. But will the sounds and images of 53 migrants who died in the back on an 18-wheeler in San Antonio be enough to change her mind? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:39:52 -0000 A Colombian woman’s journey to illegally enter the U.S. full 8 Sinclair Broadcast Group A coyote agreed to charge them $1,700 each to cross the border. A coyote agreed to charge them $1,700 each to cross the border. But will the sounds and images of 53 migrants who died in the back on an 18-wheeler in San Antonio be enough to change her mind? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. A coyote agreed to charge them $1,700 each to cross the border. But will the sounds and images of 53 migrants who died in the back on an 18-wheeler in San Antonio be enough to change her mind?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1495 no The largest mass casualty smuggling tragedy in US history It happened on June 27th in San Antonio, Texas - just hours from the US border - the largest mass casualty smuggling tragedy in US history. 51 migrants, including five children, lost their lives after the driver of the 18-wheeler that was transporting them into the United States left them in the back of the trailer with no air conditioning in the brutal Texas summer heat. Temperatures that day reached close to 100 degrees. What you are about to hear is the scanner chatter recorded by Broadcastify, which aired on our TV stations in San Antonio. In it we hear first responders as they frantically try to save lives and also look for the driver and those who may have left the migrants in that trailer. We recorded this episode live the night of the incident with Ari Jimenez, the former Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Region of Homeland Security Investigations.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:58:14 -0000 The largest mass casualty smuggling tragedy in US history full 7 Sinclair Broadcast Group 51 migrants, including five children, lost their lives after the driver of the 18-wheeler that was transporting them into the United States left them in the back of the trailer with no air conditioning in the brutal Texas summer heat. It happened on June 27th in San Antonio, Texas - just hours from the US border - the largest mass casualty smuggling tragedy in US history. 51 migrants, including five children, lost their lives after the driver of the 18-wheeler that was transporting them into the United States left them in the back of the trailer with no air conditioning in the brutal Texas summer heat. Temperatures that day reached close to 100 degrees. What you are about to hear is the scanner chatter recorded by Broadcastify, which aired on our TV stations in San Antonio. In it we hear first responders as they frantically try to save lives and also look for the driver and those who may have left the migrants in that trailer. We recorded this episode live the night of the incident with Ari Jimenez, the former Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Region of Homeland Security Investigations.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. It happened on June 27th in San Antonio, Texas - just hours from the US border - the largest mass casualty smuggling tragedy in US history.

51 migrants, including five children, lost their lives after the driver of the 18-wheeler that was transporting them into the United States left them in the back of the trailer with no air conditioning in the brutal Texas summer heat. Temperatures that day reached close to 100 degrees.

What you are about to hear is the scanner chatter recorded by Broadcastify, which aired on our TV stations in San Antonio. In it we hear first responders as they frantically try to save lives and also look for the driver and those who may have left the migrants in that trailer.

We recorded this episode live the night of the incident with Ari Jimenez, the former Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Region of Homeland Security Investigations. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1607 no A warning for migrants trying to get into the United States Located on an isthmus, Panama connects North America to South America. It has also become a route for hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world. Since 2019 myself and photojournalists Brian Sanchez and Pablo Cavazos have traveled to Panama, specifically to the Darien Province which borders Colombia, to see the migration pattern and to share the stories of those who use this route to make it to the U.S. One of those major groups has been Cubans, many whom we have followed and met on the Texas border once their journey was over. Three years later, the journey through Panama’s Darien Gap, one of the most dangerous jungles in the world, continues. Chief Jason Owen, in charge of the Del Rio sector of the US Border Patrol, which includes Del Rio, Eagle Pass and the Uvalde area, is seeing those who crossed Panama’s Darien in his sector in record numbers. He also knows the pain that many migrants suffer along the way. Some losing their lives. In this episode, Chief Owen sends a message in Spanish to some who may be here in Panama, waiting to continue their migration north before it’s too late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:49:43 -0000 A warning for migrants trying to get into the United States full 6 Sinclair Broadcast Group Border Patrol Chief Jason Owen sends a message to those waiting to continue their migration north. Located on an isthmus, Panama connects North America to South America. It has also become a route for hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world. Since 2019 myself and photojournalists Brian Sanchez and Pablo Cavazos have traveled to Panama, specifically to the Darien Province which borders Colombia, to see the migration pattern and to share the stories of those who use this route to make it to the U.S. One of those major groups has been Cubans, many whom we have followed and met on the Texas border once their journey was over. Three years later, the journey through Panama’s Darien Gap, one of the most dangerous jungles in the world, continues. Chief Jason Owen, in charge of the Del Rio sector of the US Border Patrol, which includes Del Rio, Eagle Pass and the Uvalde area, is seeing those who crossed Panama’s Darien in his sector in record numbers. He also knows the pain that many migrants suffer along the way. Some losing their lives. In this episode, Chief Owen sends a message in Spanish to some who may be here in Panama, waiting to continue their migration north before it’s too late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Located on an isthmus, Panama connects North America to South America. It has also become a route for hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world. Since 2019 myself and photojournalists Brian Sanchez and Pablo Cavazos have traveled to Panama, specifically to the Darien Province which borders Colombia, to see the migration pattern and to share the stories of those who use this route to make it to the U.S.

One of those major groups has been Cubans, many whom we have followed and met on the Texas border once their journey was over. Three years later, the journey through Panama’s Darien Gap, one of the most dangerous jungles in the world, continues.

Chief Jason Owen, in charge of the Del Rio sector of the US Border Patrol, which includes Del Rio, Eagle Pass and the Uvalde area, is seeing those who crossed Panama’s Darien in his sector in record numbers. He also knows the pain that many migrants suffer along the way. Some losing their lives.

In this episode, Chief Owen sends a message in Spanish to some who may be here in Panama, waiting to continue their migration north before it’s too late.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1306 no The immigration experience through the eyes of an American The migrant experience through the eyes of an American going through the immigration process. A former reporter who specialized in border issues explains why she decided to move from the United States to Panama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:01:47 -0000 The immigration experience through the eyes of an American full 5 Sinclair Broadcast Group A former reporter who specialized in border issues explains why she decided to move from the United States to Panama. The migrant experience through the eyes of an American going through the immigration process. A former reporter who specialized in border issues explains why she decided to move from the United States to Panama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The migrant experience through the eyes of an American going through the immigration process. A former reporter who specialized in border issues explains why she decided to move from the United States to Panama.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1016 no Preventing migrants from getting injured or killed Craig Larabee from Homeland Security shared with us what’s being doing to prevent migrants from being injured or killed trying to cross the border with the help of coyotes, who are using them to make a quick dollar. Most of us know about Border Patrol and their mission, to protect the border by keeping a close eye on what and whom is coming or going from the United States. It’s a job made more difficult not only by the volume of migrants entering the country, but also by those who smuggle them in. When a ring is found or a smuggling case is open, those who takeover and open the investigation are the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations. Now more than ever their expertise is needed. I want to thank the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations who always lend themselves to teach the public and are transparent for all to know how our tax dollars are being spent in the pursuit of safety for all at the border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:25:51 -0000 Preventing migrants from getting injured or killed full 4 Sinclair Broadcast Group Craig Larabee from Homeland Security shared with us what’s being doing to prevent migrants from being injured or killed trying to cross the border with the help of coyotes, who are using them to make a quick dollar. Craig Larabee from Homeland Security shared with us what’s being doing to prevent migrants from being injured or killed trying to cross the border with the help of coyotes, who are using them to make a quick dollar. Most of us know about Border Patrol and their mission, to protect the border by keeping a close eye on what and whom is coming or going from the United States. It’s a job made more difficult not only by the volume of migrants entering the country, but also by those who smuggle them in. When a ring is found or a smuggling case is open, those who takeover and open the investigation are the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations. Now more than ever their expertise is needed. I want to thank the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations who always lend themselves to teach the public and are transparent for all to know how our tax dollars are being spent in the pursuit of safety for all at the border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Craig Larabee from Homeland Security shared with us what’s being doing to prevent migrants from being injured or killed trying to cross the border with the help of coyotes, who are using them to make a quick dollar.

Most of us know about Border Patrol and their mission, to protect the border by keeping a close eye on what and whom is coming or going from the United States. It’s a job made more difficult not only by the volume of migrants entering the country, but also by those who smuggle them in. When a ring is found or a smuggling case is open, those who takeover and open the investigation are the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations. Now more than ever their expertise is needed.

I want to thank the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations who always lend themselves to teach the public and are transparent for all to know how our tax dollars are being spent in the pursuit of safety for all at the border.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1200 no Title 42 and the Border City of Del Rio Just 2.5 hours away from San Antonio is the U.S. border city of Del Rio, Texas. It’s the home of Laughlin Air Force Base where U.S. Air Force Pilots are trained. And it’s now known internationally as the site of the largest mass entry via land of Haitians during the law known as Title 42. The CDC put Title 42 in place in March of 2020 to stop the spread of Covid 19. This allowed the quick expulsion of migrants without giving them a chance to seek asylum as outlined under U.S. law. During the two decades I have covered immigration and border issues, I have never seen or experienced anything like the tidal wave of effects and feelings ignited by Title 42. Whether Title 42 is extended or done away with, border counties and border patrol must be ready for whatever is to come.  Who better to share what is going on at the Del Rio area of the U.S. border with Mexico than Chief Patrol Agent in Charge of the Del Rio Sector Jason Owen and Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez. They maneuver through immigration laws and those of the state of Texas in this volatile time in our border history.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:25:16 -0000 Title 42 and the Border City of Del Rio full 3 Sinclair Broadcast Group Del Rio, Texas is now known internationally as the site of the largest mass entry via land of Haitians during the law known as Title 42. Just 2.5 hours away from San Antonio is the U.S. border city of Del Rio, Texas. It’s the home of Laughlin Air Force Base where U.S. Air Force Pilots are trained. And it’s now known internationally as the site of the largest mass entry via land of Haitians during the law known as Title 42. The CDC put Title 42 in place in March of 2020 to stop the spread of Covid 19. This allowed the quick expulsion of migrants without giving them a chance to seek asylum as outlined under U.S. law. During the two decades I have covered immigration and border issues, I have never seen or experienced anything like the tidal wave of effects and feelings ignited by Title 42. Whether Title 42 is extended or done away with, border counties and border patrol must be ready for whatever is to come.  Who better to share what is going on at the Del Rio area of the U.S. border with Mexico than Chief Patrol Agent in Charge of the Del Rio Sector Jason Owen and Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez. They maneuver through immigration laws and those of the state of Texas in this volatile time in our border history.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Just 2.5 hours away from San Antonio is the U.S. border city of Del Rio, Texas. It’s the home of Laughlin Air Force Base where U.S. Air Force Pilots are trained. And it’s now known internationally as the site of the largest mass entry via land of Haitians during the law known as Title 42.

The CDC put Title 42 in place in March of 2020 to stop the spread of Covid 19. This allowed the quick expulsion of migrants without giving them a chance to seek asylum as outlined under U.S. law.

During the two decades I have covered immigration and border issues, I have never seen or experienced anything like the tidal wave of effects and feelings ignited by Title 42.

Whether Title 42 is extended or done away with, border counties and border patrol must be ready for whatever is to come. 

Who better to share what is going on at the Del Rio area of the U.S. border with Mexico than Chief Patrol Agent in Charge of the Del Rio Sector Jason Owen and Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez. They maneuver through immigration laws and those of the state of Texas in this volatile time in our border history. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1513 no How Title 42 affects communities on both sides of the border The mayor of McAllen and a pastor in Reynosa talk to Yami Virgin about how illegal immigration and Title 42 affect their communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Mon, 23 May 2022 16:45:17 -0000 How Title 42 affects communities on both sides of the border full 2 Sinclair Broadcast Group How illegal immigration and Title 42 affect border communities. The mayor of McAllen and a pastor in Reynosa talk to Yami Virgin about how illegal immigration and Title 42 affect their communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The mayor of McAllen and a pastor in Reynosa talk to Yami Virgin about how illegal immigration and Title 42 affect their communities.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> 1401 no The End of Title 42: Fears and Expectations Democratic Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez join Yami Virgin to talk about what we can expect if President Biden ends Title 42. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Wed, 18 May 2022 14:05:45 -0000 The End of Title 42: Fears and Expectations full 1 Sinclair Broadcast Group What happens if Title 42 is ended. Democratic Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez join Yami Virgin to talk about what we can expect if President Biden ends Title 42. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Democratic Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez join Yami Virgin to talk about what we can expect if President Biden ends Title 42.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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