Illegal immigration

The story of how that population grew so large is a long one that's mostly about Mexico, and full of unintended consequences.

Immigrants living in the United States without documentation have their eyes on this year's election. Their future may depend on it.

Donald Trump courted hard-liners on immigration in the primary campaign. But he signaled Wednesday night he'd be in favor of a path to legalization for some immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

Donald Trump had promised to identify and remove the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally. But the candidate wouldn't say whether his new comments are a policy shift.

For those who lawfully want to enter the United States the first question is about obtaining a visa – but for many getting one is virtually impossible.…

Texas has taken a hard line against immigrants who are in the state illegally. Under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the state sued the Obama…

Demographers say in a new report that the reduction is driven by a net drop in Mexicans living in the U.S. illegally. The study is in line with others that have found a decade-long trend.

The Texas Tribune is taking a yearlong look at the issues of border security and immigration, reporting on the reality and rhetoric around these…

What’s it like for children who have come to the United States illegally from Mexico and Central America? It’s a difficult and stressful journey and…

Carrie Kahn talks to John Burnett about the recent surge of undocumented minors from Central America to Texas. We also hear from a 17-year-old who recently made the trek a second time, and successfully crossed the border.