Texas immigration

With midterm elections approaching, Texas Republicans are publicly questioning ICE's tactics following deadly and controversial enforcement actions. Analysts say the rhetoric reflects growing political vulnerability rather than a true break from the party's tough stance on immigration.

Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.

Texas immigration advocates say federal agents are trying new tactics to arrest more migrants amid a surge in immigration enforcement.

The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.

The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here's how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.

Government sources say that for the last six weeks, they've been ordered not to release undocumented children in federal custody to their parents and relatives.

Senate Bill 8 goes into effect next month, requiring Texas sheriff's offices that operate jails to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some immigration advocates say it'll increase fear in migrant communities.

The Secretary of State's Office didn't initially check with the Department of Public Safety, which collects proof of citizenship from people who register to vote through them.

The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.

One of the men, 53-year-old Shahrokh Rahimi, was arrested at his home in San Antonio, where he had lived for more than two decades. The other, 27-year-old Argam Nazarian, was arrested in the Los Angeles area and transferred to El Paso.