Report: White House may force migrants awaiting asylum to stay in Texas

In a revelation likely to upset both Texas' Republican leaders and immigrant-rights advocates, the Biden Administration is considering a policy that would force migrant families caught illegally crossing the border to remain in Texas, three federal officials told the Los Angeles Times. The plan under consideration by the White House would force certain migrant families awaiting asylum hearings to remain in the Lone Star State — or possibly other border states — while they play out, according to the report. Authorities would track the families via GPS monitoring bracelets while their requests are processed.