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In Laredo’s Last Stand Against Trump’s Border Wall, Are City Leaders Making a Deal with the Devil?

"A lot of the same arguments for why you wouldn't build it in Big Bend are the exact same arguments for why you wouldn't build it in Laredo," say opponents of the wall, as local officials have sought to accommodate the feds' demands.

Texas Observer

Texas Landowners Face a Difficult Decision: Allow Border Wall or Lose Right to Property

Recent reporting from The Texas Tribune details shocking accounts of government overreach against landowners along the southern border.

Reason

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 Texas Tribune

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ICE, borders and DHS: what’s in Trump’s $70bn immigration crackdown bill?

Bill signed into law by the president bankrolls his mass deportation campaign through the end of his second term

The Guardian - US

‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park

Despite plunging border crossings, Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan receives warm welcome home after being denied entry to US

Andrew Giuliani, who is leading the White House task force for the FIFA World Cup, has said Artan was denied entry to the US for a "very good reason," without offering further details.

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Trump administration says Somali referee denied US entry over links to ‘terror organisation’ suspects

Omar Artan, who was Africa’s referee of the year in 2025, endured an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the US last weekend despite being issued with a valid visa

The Independent UK

US responds to Somali referee scandal after Omar Artan denied World Cup entry

Somali official was barred from entering US soil before summer tournament

Evening Standard

House Republicans Immigration Package Clears Congress With $70B for ICE and Border Patrol

House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, overcoming internal divisions. The bill supports ICE and Border Patrol funding, despite opposition and procedural controversies.

International Business Times UK

US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of his term, ending months of bitter partisan fighting over the future of deportations and border enforcement. "And here's the end result of Democrats' record- CBP and ICE will now…

The Economic Times

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

AAP

Palestine football chief and Iran fans: All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World Cup

Numerous figures have endured US visa and entry issues and the list is growing as the 2026 World Cup gets going

The Independent UK

Top African referee denied entry into the US and will miss World Cup

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who says he was detained for 11 hours at Miami International Airport, would play no part in the World Cup.

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Sports Illustrated

‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"

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

The Economic Times

US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payouts

A government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these taxes illegal. The court will decide if refunds are expedited. The Justice Department appealed a ruling for all businesses to get refunds. This hearing may clarify the refund process.…

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France 24

Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: African referee denied entry into the United States by border control

US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry

The Economic Times

'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for days

A B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possible visa violation due to alleged informal work during a previous extended stay. This incident highlights the uncertainties of US immigration detention and entry…

The Independent UK

Trump team is fighting court order to return all $166 billion collected in tariffs: report

The Trump administration must return billions of dollars that importers paid under his sweeping tariff policy after the Supreme Court knocked down some of the duties

The Times of India

US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport after previous visit, held in CBP custody; family unable to contact him

A social media post about a foreign traveller being denied entry to US at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has stirred a row about visa rules and the powers of US border officials.

Reason

CBP Agents Violently Arrested This Chicago Woman. Now She's Seeking $10 Million in Damages.

Debbie Brockman, a U.S. citizen, was held in federal custody for seven hours and released with no charges after her arrest by immigration agents last October.

The Economic Times

US govt appeals judge's order for tariff refunds

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166 billion dollars. US Customs and Border Protection has started processing some repayments. This appeal may affect the ongoing refund process. President Trump…

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