Asylum-seekers increasingly face detention while their cases proceed, in a departure from the past

Asylum-seekers with no criminal records are being detained around the country as the Trump administration seeks to remove immigrants looking for legal pathways to remain in the United States. The move is a major departure from previous practice, under which asylum applicants were allowed to work and build lives in U.S. communities as their cases … Read more

Gonzales’ departure clears path for Republican gun rights ‘absolutist’ in Texas congressional race

AUSTIN, Texas — The abrupt decision by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales to not seek reelection clears the path for a self-described gun rights “absolutist” to secure the Republican nomination in a sprawling Texas congressional district. Brendan Herrera, 30, originally gained notoriety by posting videos of himself shooting weapons, calling himself “The AK Guy.” He lost … Read more

DHS touts ‘most secure border’ in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday touted “historic progress” under President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem, highlighting nearly 3 million illegal immigrants who have left the United States and what officials call “the most secure border in American history.” The statement, released as Trump … Read more