Harlingen, Texas
Coverage of Harlingen, Texas in the Nexus archive.
- Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
The Trump administration is increasing the pace of immigration court hearings to address a backlog, leading to a surge in missed court dates and deportation orders. Data shows a threefold rise in 'mega' master hearings, with reduced preparation time for immigrants causing a spike in cases being closed without adjudication.
- Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
The Trump administration is scheduling more immigration court cases per judge, leading to a surge in missed hearings and deportations. Data shows a threefold increase in 'mega' master hearings, reducing preparation time for immigrants and causing a rise in deportation orders. Critics argue this undermines due process while proponents view it as a solution to a backlog.
- Abbott orders investigation into border hospital's alleged 'birth packages'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after claims it offers 'birth packages' to foreign nationals, allegedly profiting from birth tourism. The term 'birth tourism' refers to expectant mothers traveling to the U.S. to give birth.
- 'Agents could hear screams': 2 face federal charges after trailer hauling 39 migrants catches fire
Two individuals are facing federal charges after a trailer carrying 39 migrants caught fire during a chase. Jairo Juli Holguin-Florentino and Cristian Johansel Mirambeaux-Martinez are accused of conspiring to transport aliens in a manner that endangered lives.