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US Counterterrorism Agencies on High Alert After Iran Airstrikes

Experts warn of potential retaliation from 'sleeper cells' aided by open-border policies

Deported Austin college student declines return flight to U.S., fearing arrest

Any Lucía López Belloza, a 20-year-old Honduran national, was deported during Thanksgiving week despite a federal court order pausing her removal.

US Government Vows to Detain and Deport Austin College Student Again

Any Lucía López Belloza ordered returned to US, but officials say they will immediately detain and remove her

Texas Gov. Abbott Threatens Funding Cuts Over Student Walkouts

State may penalize school districts that allow or encourage anti-ICE protests during class time.

Austin Students Protest ICE, Criticize Texas Lawmakers Over Immigration Crackdown

Dozens of students in Austin demonstrate against Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies following recent ICE activity and fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

Texas AG Launches Probe Into 3 School Districts Over ICE Protests

Paxton alleges administrators and faculty helped organize demonstrations against immigration enforcement.

Texas AG to Investigate More School Districts Over Student Walkouts

Probes target districts accused of 'orchestrating' protests against federal immigration policy

Federal Judge Orders U.S. to Bring Deported Austin Student Home

Any Lucía López Belloza, 20, was deported to Honduras despite a court order blocking her removal.

Texas DMV Implements New ID Requirements for Vehicle Registration

The new rules aim to ensure the validity of identification documents, but some officials worry they will lead to more fraud and uninsured drivers.

Texas DMV Implements New ID Requirements for Vehicle Registration

The new rules aim to ensure legal status of vehicle owners, but some counties are resisting enforcement.

Protesters in Minneapolis Use Dildos in Attempt to Disrupt Law Enforcement

Authorities say the tactics have had little impact as deportations of violent criminals continue

Austin Leaders and Community Confront Police Chief on ICE Policy

Heated community meeting addresses fears and distrust following deportation of Honduran mother and daughter

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