Mexico wanted 1st degree murder charges for Arizona rancher
An Arizona Justice of the Peace ruled that Kelly should face trial on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea at the ranch outside Nogales, Arizona on Jan. 30.
An Arizona Justice of the Peace ruled that Kelly should face trial on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea at the ranch outside Nogales, Arizona on Jan. 30.
Border security remains top of mind for Arizona leaders: 'We want to take real action'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb advocated for improvements to Arizona's border security, but from different perspectives.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb advocated for improvements to Arizona's border security, but from different perspectives.
House Oversight chair requests interviews with 7 top Border Patrol agents as US fights ‘unprecedented crisis'
The desire to speak with the seven U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agents comes weeks after the committee spoke to the agents leading the Tucson and Rio Grande Valley sectors.
The desire to speak with the seven U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agents comes weeks after the committee spoke to the agents leading the Tucson and Rio Grande Valley sectors.
Homeland Security Committee holds 'Every state is a border state' hearing
The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing Feb. 28 on "Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas' Border Crisis." Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb spoke at the hearing, along with Rebecca Kiessling of Michigan, Robert Trenschel, President and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center, and David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the CATO Institute.
The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing Feb. 28 on "Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas' Border Crisis." Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb spoke at the hearing, along with Rebecca Kiessling of Michigan, Robert Trenschel, President and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center, and David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the CATO Institute.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
CBP finds almost 1 million fentanyl pills in four days at Arizona border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it found almost one million fentanyl pills in just four days at the Port of Nogales. More than 994,000 pills were found in places like spare tires, gas tanks, and even found strapped to someone's chest. Additionally, over two pounds of fentanyl powder was found inside a speaker box.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it found almost one million fentanyl pills in just four days at the Port of Nogales. More than 994,000 pills were found in places like spare tires, gas tanks, and even found strapped to someone's chest. Additionally, over two pounds of fentanyl powder was found inside a speaker box.
Patrol agents testify at border crisis hearing, as House Republicans push to impeach DHS Sec Mayorkas
The hearing comes as Republicans, who control the committee, are ramping up pressure on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas – with some calling for his impeachment.
The hearing comes as Republicans, who control the committee, are ramping up pressure on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas – with some calling for his impeachment.
Arizona rancher held on $1M bond in killing near US border
A rancher who lives near Arizona's border with Mexico is being held on a charge of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man tentatively identified as a Mexican citizen. His bail was set at $1 million.
A rancher who lives near Arizona's border with Mexico is being held on a charge of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man tentatively identified as a Mexican citizen. His bail was set at $1 million.
Human smuggling attempt in Arizona ends in rollover crash, sheriff's office says
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
Feds reunite nearly 700 migrant kids separated from their families at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
Arizona lawmaker looks to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs is leading the charge to impeach the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border security issues.
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs is leading the charge to impeach the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border security issues.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
CBP seizes more than $4 million worth of cocaine concealed in decorative rocks in San Diego
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly tour Yuma border
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
Arizona’s shipping container wall on border is coming down
In Yuma, all 130 of the shipping containers covering about 3,800 feet of the border were removed by Tuesday.
In Yuma, all 130 of the shipping containers covering about 3,800 feet of the border were removed by Tuesday.
Migrants entering into US stunned to hear of new asylum limits
About 200 migrants walked for about an hour early Friday to surrender to border agents in Yuma, Arizona.
About 200 migrants walked for about an hour early Friday to surrender to border agents in Yuma, Arizona.
Border security: Arizona experts weigh in on President Biden's new policy on border crossings
President Biden has announced a new policy that will turn away people from three countries who cross the border from Mexico illegally, but some in Arizona are not so upbeat on whether the new policy will work.
President Biden has announced a new policy that will turn away people from three countries who cross the border from Mexico illegally, but some in Arizona are not so upbeat on whether the new policy will work.
Biden announces new immigration rules ahead of US-Mexico border visit on Sunday
The Biden administration will immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border illegally in a major expansion of an existing effort to stop Venezuelans.
The Biden administration will immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border illegally in a major expansion of an existing effort to stop Venezuelans.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.