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Texas landowners sue to block Trump border wall plans in the remote Big Bend region

Landowners, ranchers, and business owners in Texas are suing to stop the Trump administration's border wall plans in the Big Bend region

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Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September

The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September

The Independent UK

US-Canada trade history in six charts

Tariff increases by the US and Canada in 2026 have intensified trade tensions between two of North America's largest trading partners.

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A Venezuelan Reporter Spent Almost Three Weeks in an ICE Tent. He's Now Describing What He Saw.

A Venezuelan journalist spent 19 days in ICE custody after a Miami Beach traffic stop, describing a 250-person tent at Krome with no fire safety gear.

Latin Times

Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump

Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.

The Texas Tribune

US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic

U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic

The Independent UK

Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting

After bulldozers entered Big Bend National Park, hundreds of Texans came to Wednesday’s meeting to ask the agency to keep federal border barriers out of state parks.

The Texas Tribune

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San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

A Southern California county will stop letting federal immigration authorities train at a local firing range over concerns about the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants

The Independent UK

British student says he was denied entry to the US despite having valid visa only because he is Muslim: 'Felt as if I was kidnapped'

A 20-year-old British student, Laith Alani, said he felt as if he was kidnapped when he was detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Orlando International Airport. He said to the Guardian that he was interrogated for nine hours and then kept in a holding cell for another 14…

The Times of India

Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park

The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.

France 24

Texas land commissioner orders feds to stop “illegally” clearing state border tract

Dawn Buckingham said a contractor hired by U.S. Customs and Border Protection trespassed and significantly altered land in Presidio County without permission.

The Texas Tribune

A church, a Jesus statue and a border wall: Inside Trump's latest land acquisition battle

The US government seeks land for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey. This sacred site is a pilgrimage destination for thousands of faithful people. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces opposes the land acquisition and wall construction. Church officials argue the wall infringes upon religious freedom and desecrates…

The Times of India

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

The Independent UK

DHS orders Customs and Border Protection to remove all videos featuring ousted Kristi Noem at airports

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s office asked whether any videos featuring Noem were still played at ports of entry – and if so, to remove them quickly

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In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

The Independent UK

Trump administration waives environmental laws to accelerate border project in Big Bend

This latest effort targets an area encompassing the region’s renowned national and state parks

The Guardian - US

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Package allocates $38bn to ICE, $26bn to Customs and Border Protection and $5bn more to the DHS

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As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A federal judge has questioned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official about the government's process for refunding billions of dollars importers paid before the Supreme Court struck down some of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

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France 24

US to complete Trump's long-promised Mexico border wall by late 2027

The United States expects to complete construction of President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall by late 2027, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event in Washington, Scott said the reinforced barrier would extend along most of the US-Mexico border, with limited exceptions…

AAP

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

Reason

The Trump Administration Is Still Fighting To Keep Billions in Illegal Tariff Revenue

The administration has paid $20 billion in refunds. Now, it is asking a federal appeals court to limit which businesses will get the rest.

Latin Times

DHS Picks "No-Nonsense" Border Patrol Veteran Pete Vasquez After Scandal-Plagued Leadership Shakeup - REPORT

The Department of Homeland Security has selected veteran Border Patrol official Rosario "Pete" Vasquez as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision.

International Business Times UK

White House Literally Made a Fake UFO Website Just to Track Immigrants

The White House's new immigration website, Aliens.gov, uses sci-fi imagery, sparking criticism for potentially dehumanising migrants. The site also features a live dashboard displaying immigration enforcement data.

Latin Times

Trump Administration Sues Massachusetts Over Refusal to Issue 'Confidential' Plates for ICE and CBP Vehicles

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, accusing the state of illegally refusing to issue confidential license plates for vehicles used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection agents.

The Economic Times

US says $20.6 billion of tariff refunds on the way to importers

US Customs and Border Protection is sending $20.6 billion to importers. This follows a correction to a previous report that overstated refund amounts. The agency is processing billions in tariff refunds. Importers are receiving payments for duties paid under President Donald Trump's tariffs. Some payments are delayed due to importers…

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