Texas and the federal government are in a stand-off after last year saw a record number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, with 2.5 million in fiscal year 2023, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Issues surrounding the influx of migrants have grown so tense that a majority of Americans say immigration is the nation’s biggest issue, not inflation. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.