Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
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Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Norma's daughter, Mayra Bonilla Garcia, was detained by ICE during a routine check-in in October 2025.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
The ruling centers on a proclamation issued by President Trump just hours after he returned to the White House in January, ordering the closure of the asylum system.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
Founded about a year ago, the league is made up almost entirely of immigrants from Latin America.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
In the first four months of 2024 encounters in Texas were down nearly one-third from the same period in 2023.
The issues at the border are multifaceted, but one of the problems is how long the asylum process can last.
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
The New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia says people, not buses, are caught in the middle of Texas' policy of sending immigrants to Democratic-led cities.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
Thursday's ruling is a victory for the Biden administration, which predicated unlawful border crossings would spike if its asylum restrictions were halted.
