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The story of one Venezuelan family trying to stay together — and stay documented — as they navigate the shifting legal immigration landscape under the Trump administration. PBS’s FRONTLINE takes viewers inside the experiences of Venezuelan immigrants in the United States
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Blood plasma is big business — especially along the U.S.–Mexico border. Every day, thousands of Mexican citizens cross legally into the United States, to sell their plasma. Supporters say they’re saving lives. Critics say it’s exploitation built on a loophole in immigration law. In part four of our series “Blood Work,” Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports. -
The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants. -
She was deported after boarding a flight to Austin. Her attorney says that violates a judge's order.Any López Belloza's lawyer says the student is fighting her deportation. -
After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries. -
The Rio Grande — the border river shared by the United States and Mexico is experiencing a severe water crisis demanding urgent attention. That’s according to a new study that calls for immediate investments in solutions. -
After a high-profile multi-agency raid on a food truck court in San Antonio, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for transparency and accountability for the Homeland Security agencies involved. -
U.S. warships are patrolling off the coast of Venezuela. The stated purpose is to target drug-trafficking vessels and so-called “narco-terrorists.” President Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct lethal covert operations there. According to Venezuela’s government, these are acts of aggression — and could be a prelude to war. What would happen if the U.S. invaded Venezuela? -
A family is demanding accountability after a Border Patrol agent shot their dog inside an El Paso home. The incident happened in early September when agents went to the Upper Valley home looking for undocumented immigrants. They did not find any illegal activity. The agent use of force is under review and CBP in a statement said it takes such incidents seriously. -
Over 100 people came out to protest Monday evening on the corner of San Pedro Avenue and Basse Road. That was the location of a multi-agency law-enforcement operation involving Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, San Antonio police, and federal immigration authorities early Sunday morning. -
The filing of immigration cases was not slowed by the federal government shutdown.
