Federal authorities conducted enforcement operations in the Austin area over the weekend, just days after President Trump began his second term and vowed to crack down on immigration. Driving the news: A spokesperson with U.

The American-Statesman reached out to immigration advocates and attorneys to ask what advice they are giving to immigrants without legal status.

Thalia Gutierrez paced the expansive brick courtyard outside the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin early Wednesday afternoon, her head bowed and her eyes watery. About two hours prior, Gutierrez’s mother,

The actions come as President Donald Trump and his administration have begun cracking down on illegal immigration and laying the groundwork for rapid deportations.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids across the United States, including several cities in Texas.

DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 people across North Texas on Sunday during immigration enforcement operations, the agency confirmed.

APD Chief Lisa Davis did not know the number of warrants federal agents served or the immigration status of those involved.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.

A downtown Austin federal building is being used as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment center, a high-level source with knowledge of immigration enforcement actions confirmed to

On Sunday afternoon, a crowd of protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids were conducted in Austin.

Dozens of people were arrested in North Texas alone as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on people who may be in the country without legal status.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are carrying out operations across the state, and that does include in Houston, and also in Galveston.