Brownsville court hears updates in crude oil smuggling case tied to Arroyo Terminal; Maxwell Jensen denied bond, Zachary released under restrictions.

Human Trafficking in South Texas: Authorities Warn of Rising Threat
Human trafficking affects millions globally, and South Texas is not immune, with traffickers exploiting vulnerable populations through forced labor and exploitation.

DPS Searching for Human Smuggler After High-Speed Chase Ends in McAllen
DPS is searching for a human smuggler who abandoned ten undocumented immigrants after a high-speed chase ended in a crash in McAllen.

Man Charged with Human Smuggling and Evading Arrest After High-Speed Chase in McAllen
Juan Rios Gomez faces charges of human smuggling and evading arrest after leading Palmview police on a high-speed chase that ended at La Plaza Mall in McAllen.

Authorities Discover 17 Undocumented Immigrants in Cloned Lowe’s Truck, Driver Arrested
Texas DPS troopers in Del Rio discovered 17 undocumented immigrants hidden in a cloned Lowe’s truck, leading to the arrest of 28-year-old Miguel Patterson, who now faces charges of human smuggling causing serious bodily injury.

Simplifying Legal Residency: No More Exit Required for Certain Immigrant Families
Starting today, an estimated 500,000 undocumented individuals residing in the U.S. can apply for ‘Parole in Place’, aiming to streamline their path to legal residency without the need to leave the country.