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Bodies of 8 victims of Texas human trafficking incident return to Mexico
The bodies of eight Mexican migrants who died in a human smuggling incident returned to Mexico July 13.
Eleven survivors of Texas truck human smuggling tragedy may be considered for U.S. visa status: 'human smuggling is the precursor to human trafficking'
State Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) recently announced that survivors of last month's Texas truck trafficking tragedy may be given T or U visas to remain in the U.S.
The Mexican government repatriates the bodies of Mexicans from San Antonio
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defense are coordinating a series of flights to repatriate the bodies of those who died in late June in a tractor-trailer in the San Antonio, Texas metropolitan area.
Sirat: San Antonio semitruck deaths 'deadliest human trafficking incident in U.S. history'
BBC journalist Suhrab Sirat is making a point of the bitter irony associated with the recent human trafficking attempt in Texas that ended up in the deaths of dozens of migrants.
Report: Driver in migrant deaths was 'unaware the air conditioning unit stopped working'
One of the men charged in connection with the Texas migrant incident that killed 53 people allegedly had drugs in his system at the time of the deaths. The man told a government informant that the trailer’s AC unit stopped working without the driver realizing it.
Gov. Abbott on death of 51 migrants: 'These deaths are on Biden'
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded border security last week after dozens of migrants were left to die in an abandoned semi-truck on a country road almost 150 miles north of the US-Mexico border, a tragedy the governor said was "on" President Joe Biden
TPPF discusses SCOTUS immigration ruling: Helps clear way for Biden's 'essentially open borders agenda'
In a tweet, U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX) commented on a U.S. Supreme Court decision this week allowing President Joe Biden to rescind a Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Comparing actions of DeSantis and Abbott against human smuggling: 'Texas will continue to secure our border'
Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis have each recently unveiled measures intended to prevent illegal immigration and human smuggling, moves made following the deaths of 51 human smuggling victims in a tractor trailer in Texas after an illegal border crossing.
DeSantis: Grand jury will 'examine international human smuggling networks' in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is seating a grand jury to investigate human smuggling in Florida, which will promote Homeland Security.
'The essence of modern-day slavery': FL Supreme Court approves DeSantis' petition to investigate human smuggling
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to impanel a grand jury to investigate human smuggling in Florida.
Ted Cruz reacts to 'disastrous' SCOTUS decision allowing Biden administration to loosen immigration Law
The Supreme Court issued a decision Thursday allowing President Joe Biden to rescind a Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy.
SCOTUS allows Biden administration to rescind 'Remain in Mexico' immigration law, prompting trafficking concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision allowing President Joe Biden to rescind a Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Jackson Lee mourns death of 51 migrants: 'This is one of the most horrific examples of the murder of innocent persons'
According to Reuters, 51 migrants were discovered dead outside San Antonio on June 27th.
McCaul calls for action on human trafficking: Expert calls trafficking 'The essence of the modern-day slavery'
According to Reuters, on June 27th, 51 immigrants were discovered dead outside San Antonio.
Cuccinelli: 'Nothing Texas has done to date will stem the flow of illegal border crossers'
Encounters at the southern border have skyrocketed, and the announcement that Title 42 expulsions will be ending has led to the expectation that the number of migrants seeking to illegally enter the United States will further increase.
Anti-Trafficking Leaders Call on G7 to Address Forced Labor
Anti-Trafficking Leaders Call on G7 to Address Forced Labor
Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration of Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'Our southwestern border is being flooded by migrants'
Ken Oliver, Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration with Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) recently noted that lax border policies are like related to a growing migrant caravan traveling through Mexico. Migrant caravans have been noted to be rife with human and sex trafficking, posing great danger to those involved, leading Mexican authorities to break up the caravan.
Kimble County sheriff: Allowing Title 42 to expire would mean 'chaos'
Allowing Title 42 to expire, which could clear the way for undocumented migrants to enter the United States, would be a disaster for Kimble County, according to a county commissioner and the sheriff.
Texas attorney general: 'I'm asking the court to put a stop to the' asylum rule shift
As the Biden administration rolled out new changes to speed up the asylum review process, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) voiced its concerns that the new rules enable those who want to take advantage of the system.
Cho on Operation Lost Souls after 70 children are rescued: 'We are looking out for our children – our community’s most precious resource'
A multi-agency operation in El Paso recently recovered 70 missing children, including victims of sex trafficking.