A viral TikTok Video shows a CBP agent taking two migrant children from their mother at a point of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border — After former president Donald Trump’s inhumane policies against immigrants from the Global South and the trauma it inflicted on migrant families along with an entire nation, it seems people have become desensitized to the stories of migrant families. …

The Fraternal Order of Police’s leadership has continuously pushed the dangerous and false “war on cops” narrative that creates divisions between police and those they serve — The Fraternal Order of Police has been one of the most divisive organizations in the United States. The group that portrays itself as a labor union (but often sounds more like a hate group) has its leadership on the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). …

When false reports of a judge ordering the removal of the buoy barrier in Texas began circulating, the media sent the wrong message to asylum-seekers — Recently, a judge in Texas ordered the buoy barrier placed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott at the U.S. Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to be moved closer to Texas’ shores. However, the vast majority of major media decided to publish headlines claiming the court ordered the barrier “removed”. …

The Department of Homeland Security announced new measures to increase border enforcement and re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced additional actions to increase enforcement across the US-Mexican border, accelerate work authorization processing, and redesignate and extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. The decision came after consultation with other agencies due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela.

The proposal intends to modernize H-2 temporary visa programs and strengthen worker protections — In a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on September 18, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security proposed modernizing and improving the H-2A temporary agricultural and the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker programs (H-2 programs) by providing greater flexibility and protections for participating workers and improving the program’s efficiency.

Judge Andrew S. Hanen of the Federal District Court in Houston solidified his stance on the legality of DACA — A federal judge in the Federal District Court in Houston has ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful. Judge Andrew S. …

From September 15 through October 15, the United States attempts to celebrate its Hispanic and Latino-descended citizens — Terminology like “Hispanic” or “Latino” is problematic for many Spanish-speaking members of the Global South for its erasure of our respective cultures. It is, however, how we are identified in the United States for social and political reasons. Despite that, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to clarify the…

The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that Cubans released solely on an I-220A document will not be able to obtain permanent U.S. residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966 — The Board of Immigration Appeals has determined that Cuban asylum-seekers released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with I-220A documents have not been officially permitted entry into the country nor paroled under the Cuban Adjustment Act. …

With a population of 250 people and 50 police officers, the department raised alarms that were investigated by Houston news outlet, KHOU — A damning investigation into the police force in Coffee City, Texas has led to its City Council firing the Chief of Police, John Jay Portillo, and the deactivation of the entire 50-member police force. …