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News Articles: Borders

Migrants cross the Rio Grande from Mexico near El Paso, Texas. A new law makes illegal entry into Texas from a foreign country a state crime. It also authorizes a state judge to order someone to return to Mexico after their arrest.

Texas' illegal entry law will test states' powers on immigration, border enforcement

The latest measure in Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown "Operation Lone Star" makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally from a foreign country.

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  • Julian Aguilar
President Biden looks toward a large "Welcome to Mexico" sign that is hung over the Bridge of the Americas as he tours the port of entry in El Paso Texas on Jan. 8.

Venezuelans become the largest nationality for illegal U.S. border crossings

Venezuelans replaced Mexicans for the first time on record, according to new figures that show September was the second-highest month for arrests of all nationalities.

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  • The Associated Press
Edita Maldonado hosts a weekly radio program that tries to reunite migrants who disappeared on the dangerous trek north with their loved ones back in Progreso, Honduras.

Why People Are Fleeing Honduras For The U.S.: 'All That's Left Here Is Misery'

Hunger, violence and catastrophic flooding are leading more families to flee the Honduras for the southern U.S. border than any other country. At least 200 families a day are asking for asylum.

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By:
  • John Burnett