Migrant accused of trying to bribe agent
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today, federal prosecutors announced charges for Samuel Mendoza-Torres, 29, who is accused of attempting to bribe…
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Judge grants government’s request to detain former CBP officer accused of smuggling
Update (10:45 PM): U.S. Magistrate Judge Miguel A. Torres of the Western District of Texas granted the government’s motion to detain former CBP…
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2 El Paso hotels used for migrant smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal authorities arrested four people accused of harboring migrants at two El Paso hotels. Border Patrol agents were…
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector speaks on tactical immigration operations on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. federal agencies continue to enforce national security, starting with border security in sectors like El Paso. Border…
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190 migrants flown from Ft. Bliss to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says that two planes flew 190 Venezuelan migrants back to their country from…
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Teacher on administrative leave over social media post allegedly to help ICE
By Stephon Dingle Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore County teacher is on…
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Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities
Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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Arrest at El Paso’s border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials arrested Jose Garcia Tiro, who federal prosecutors say has a previous conviction for sexual…
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Mexico says Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs are unjustified
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard spoke on the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico saying “is not…
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US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border
By Avery Schmitz, Katie Bo Lillis, Priscilla Alvarez and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US military has significantly increased its surveillance…
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CBP officer arrested in El Paso on smuggling, drug trafficking charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Customs and Border Protection officer has been arrested in El Paso on alien smuggling and drug trafficking charges. Manuel…
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Newly-installed Mexican National Guard checkpoints
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican National Guard has set up a checkpoint at the Paso del Norte Bridge, Bridge of the Americas, and Stanton…
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Smuggling uncovered at hotel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol says they took down a human smuggling operation at a hotel in El Paso. The Border Patrol chief posted a…
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New El Paso BP chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Walter N. Slosar was named Interim Chief Patrol Agent for the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector. He assumed the role…
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Law firm offers free immigration services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Law Offices of Cesar Ornelas offers a variety of services, including citizenship classes, know your rights…
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Juárez mayor speaks deployment of Mexican National Guard to the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday the deployment of 10,000 Mexican National Guard soldiers to the U.S.…
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Authorities search for cross-border tunnel
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican authorities of all three levels of government along reported U.S. officials were at “los hoyos” in the Chamizal…
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Abbott met Trump at White House
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Abbott meeting with Trump at White House to discuss border issues” was first published by The Texas…
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Interview: Border Czar Tom Homan
EL PASO (KVIA) — President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, sat down with ABC-7’s Paul Cicala for an exclusive, 1-on-1 interview, after he spent two…
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ICE arrest in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ICE officials posted a video o X this afternoon showing officers arresting a migrant at a worksite in El Paso. ICE officers…
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Migrant flight to Guantanamo Bay left from Ft. Bliss, congresswoman says
Update: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted photos of the migrants being loaded into the plane before the flights. President…
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State of Texas offers land to Trump administration for deportation sites
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas General Land Office has been in contact with the Trump administration for its border security efforts with the…
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Migrant flight lands in Guantanamo Bay as legal questions swirl around Trump plans
By Priscilla Alvarez, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN Washington (CNN) — As tents went up in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold migrants,…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Border Czar visit El Paso
Update: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Border Czar Tom Homan arrived at Border Monument 3 in Sunland Park, New Mexico after 1 p.m. this…
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Trump’s possible impact on Mexico
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DHS, FBI, DEA conducting immigration enforcement efforts in El Paso
Courtesy: DEA El Paso Update (January 31, 2025): The DEA in El Paso says it is also helping the DHS with its immigration enforcement efforts.…
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Dozens of Guatemalans deported on military aircraft from Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A group of about 80 Guatemalan migrants were deported from the U.S. today as part of the repatriation flights conducted…
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Border Patrol agents in San Elizario shot at, responded ‘in self-defense’
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection says that on Monday, Border Patrol agents working at the Clint Border…
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Gov. Abbott directing state resources to help deport migrants from Texas
Update (January 29, 2025): Gov. Abbott issued five executive orders directing state agencies to help the Trump Administration’s border and homeland…
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ICE Operations in Santa Barbara Spark Fear Amid Nationwide Immigration Crackdown
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A nationwide immigration enforcement blitz launched by the Trump administration over the weekend has sparked fear…
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