Arizona Gov. Hobbs announces new grant money for Yuma border sector

The immigrant surge after Title 42 expired never materialized, but that doesn't mean immigration isn't a big issue, according to Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border

“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."

Catching human smugglers and drug traffickers: A ride-along with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb

Drug traffickers and human smugglers are using Arizona's major highways to move quickly, so the Pinal County Sheriff's Office is focusing their attention on this issue in order to stop it in its tracks.

AZ sheriff focuses on highways to stem drug trafficking
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On a daily basis, local law enforcement in parts of Arizona are dealing border related crime, as well as any potential effects from the expiry of a legal provision known as Title 42. According to detectives, drug traffickers and human smugglers are using the state's major highways to move quickly, so some agencies are focusing their attention on this issue, in order to stop it in its tracks. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett recently joined Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb for a ride-along, and has more. It should also be noted that Lamb is running to be the 2024 Republican Party nominee for Senate seat currently held by independent Kyrsten Sinema.

Agents who killed Arizona tribal man were answering report of gunfire, Border Patrol says

U.S. Border Patrol agents answering reports of gunfire shot and killed a man on a tribal reservation in southern Arizona after he abruptly threw something and raised his arm, the agency said Monday.

Arizona tribal member shot, killed by Border Patrol agents

The FBI and Tohono O’odham Nation police are investigating the fatal shooting of a tribal member by U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona.

End of Title 42: Yuma area calm and quiet following initial migrant rush

As Title 42 expired on May 11, officials in Arizona are bracing for what could be a big influx of migrants across the U.S. border with Mexico. The situation in Yuma, however, changed following an initial wave of migrant crossings.

Border appears calm after lifting of pandemic-related asylum bans

After Title 42 rules were lifted, migrants and officials were still evaluating the change and the new policy adopted by the Biden administration to stabilize the border.

House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends

House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.

As Title 42's end looms, we're hearing from immigration agents on Arizona's frontlines

Arizona border patrol agents are on the frontlines as the crisis continues, and it's expected to become much worse as Title 42 marks its end. We're hearing from those taking on the expected surge.

Migrants may get stuck in border towns for weeks after Title 42 expires: Arizona mayor

With the pandemic-related restrictions known as Title 42 due to expire, the mayor of Nogales, Arizona, told Fox News that he is concerned a lack of funding may result in migrants getting stuck in his city and other border towns for days or weeks.

‘We are a border state – we are most impacted’: Arizona sheriffs show united front on Title 42's end

Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.

US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs

The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.

Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end

The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.

Officials in Southern Arizona respond as President Biden sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border

Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.

Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge

The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.

Thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona as Title 42's end nears
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Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.