Texas can enforce law on illegal border crossings: U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Governor Greg Abbott last December signed the law, known as SB 4, authorizing state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of entering the United States illegally.
U.S. News
Mar 19
Republicans shoot down U.S. border policy proposal, leaving Ukraine aid in doubt
U.S. Republicans are criticizing a bipartisan Senate proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings despite meeting many conservative demands.
U.S. News
Feb 5
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law allowing migrant arrests by police
Once in custody, people arrested under the law can agree to a Texas judge’s order to leave the country or face a misdemeanor charge for entering the U.S. illegally.
U.S. News
Mar 4
2 men charged for allegedly trying to smuggle people across U.S. border
Two men from Montreal are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle people from Canada into the United States last summer, the RCMP said Tuesday.
Crime
Feb 13
American man deported after failed attempt to smuggle Mexican family from B.C. into U.S.
According to the hearing, Andres Alberto Beckett was to be paid $1,500 to facilitate the family’s entry into the U.S. from the South Okanagan.
Crime
Apr 17
Canadians among 19 charged in alleged cross-border drug smuggling scheme
A Montreal man and four other Canadians are among those indicted in the U.S. for allegedly participating in a North American drug smuggling conspiracy.
Crime
Jan 30
Grandparent scam: Canadian seniors with landline phones targeted, out about $2.2 million
Police in Ontario say 126 people were identified and lost about $739,000 to the organized crime group. Those arrested are from the Montreal region.
Crime
Apr 18
Mischief trial begins for 3 men charged in Alberta COVID-19 border blockade
The protest over COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions ground traffic through Alberta’s main border crossing with Montana to a halt for more than two weeks in 2022.
Canada
Apr 3
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death at Manitoba border
New details have been released in the Manitoba human trafficking case that saw an Indian family freeze to death in 2022 while trying to cross into the U.S. on foot.
Crime
Mar 27
U.S. Senate dismisses impeachment articles against Homeland Security chief
Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas and end the trial, with Democrats arguing that the articles were unconstitutional.
U.S. News
Apr 17
NEXUS membership price set to jump. By how much?
The price to join the NEXUS trusted-traveller program will soon be higher, Canadian and American border officials say. Here's why.
Consumer
Apr 2
‘Disorganized protest’: Defence questions if anyone was in charge at Coutts protest
The Crown stressed the Coutts border blockade case is not about COVID-19 or free speech, rather that people cannot decide on their own to shut down a major transportation portal.
Crime
Apr 4
Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win
Dakota Jones and Kira Enders presented a bogus, taped-together scratch-off ticket to the Florida Lottery office, only to later be charged with forgery and fraud.
Crime
Apr 22
UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict
The case is based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
World
Apr 7
Multiple friends testify at COVID-19 abduction trial in Regina
The 53-year-old man, who is representing himself, allegedly contravened a custody order by taking the child with intent to keep her from her mother.
Canada
Apr 10
‘Truly alarming’: Police release video of illegal car rallies in Vaughan, Ont.
Police have released a compilation video showing several "illegal car rallies" in Vaughan and say they are cracking down after the city made bylaw amendments to target them.
Canada
Apr 9
Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend Putin’s rule
Russia's election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent media and prominent rights groups.
Politics
Mar 17
Ontario First Nation calls for chemical plant to be shut down amid ‘dangerously high’ benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the federal and provincial governments to shut down INEOS Styrolution, a chemical manufacturer.
Environment
Apr 17
City hall encampment shrinks as Hamilton uses outreach, notices to relocate unhoused
Some 40 tents that accumulated in city hall's forecourt on Main Street West has dwindled in recent days as staff work with residents to find alternative accommodations.
Canada
Apr 9
Timeline for New Brunswick’s Policy 713 legal resolution unclear
It's not clear when the judicial review of changes to New Brunswick's gender identity policy will be completed, with a number of issues still to be resolved before trial.
Canada
Apr 22