Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to end Title 42
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
Yuma County declares emergency as migrants continue to gather at border
Border agents apprehended over 300,000 immigrants over the past year in Yuma alone - that's more than the population of the country.
Border agents apprehended over 300,000 immigrants over the past year in Yuma alone - that's more than the population of the country.
‘Remain in Mexico’: Federal judge blocks Biden bid to end Trump-era policy
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Arizona border officers seize 1.5 million fentanyl pills over past week
The drugs were found during inspections at the Nogales Port of Entry on the Arizona-Mexico border.
The drugs were found during inspections at the Nogales Port of Entry on the Arizona-Mexico border.
Arizona Gov. Ducey stacks containers on border at term’s end
Until protesters slowed, then largely halted the work in recent days, Ducey pressed forward over the objections of the U.S. government, environmentalists and an incoming governor who has called it a poor use of resources.
Until protesters slowed, then largely halted the work in recent days, Ducey pressed forward over the objections of the U.S. government, environmentalists and an incoming governor who has called it a poor use of resources.
Arizona sheriff plans to stop shipping containers at border wall
Sheriff David Hathaway says he plans to arrest construction crews and security personnel if they reach Santa Cruz County, calling the makeshift barrier "illegal dumping."
Sheriff David Hathaway says he plans to arrest construction crews and security personnel if they reach Santa Cruz County, calling the makeshift barrier "illegal dumping."
Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of group entering US illegally
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
Biden defends skipping border visit while in Arizona, says there are 'more important things'
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Ex-Border agent indicted in sex assault of Arizona teen
Court documents show Aaron Mitchell was arrested in April after he allegedly kidnapped a 15-year-old girl in Douglas and took her to Sierra Vista before the alleged sexual assaulted.
Court documents show Aaron Mitchell was arrested in April after he allegedly kidnapped a 15-year-old girl in Douglas and took her to Sierra Vista before the alleged sexual assaulted.
'Special kind of high': CBP investigates increased seizures of ketamine laced with fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is sounding the alarm as a new trend is emerging. They say the hallucinogenic drug ketamine is being mixed with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and it's being marketed as a "special kind of high" by dealers who are attempting to get their drugs delivered by mail.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is sounding the alarm as a new trend is emerging. They say the hallucinogenic drug ketamine is being mixed with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and it's being marketed as a "special kind of high" by dealers who are attempting to get their drugs delivered by mail.
Cocaine worth $450K seized from wheelchair wheels, feds say
The woman, a Dominican citizen named Emelinda Paulino De Rivas, was arrested on smuggling charges and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
The woman, a Dominican citizen named Emelinda Paulino De Rivas, was arrested on smuggling charges and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
Top Biden immigration official resigns amid record border crossings
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
CBP officers seize huge amounts of undeclared bologna and cheese during search
Border protection officers nabbed 484 pounds of bologna and 285 pounds of cheese in two separate searches of driver’s vehicles.
Border protection officers nabbed 484 pounds of bologna and 285 pounds of cheese in two separate searches of driver’s vehicles.
Man facing prison for attacking Arizona Border Patrol agent
Under terms of the plea agreement, prosecutors said Marquez-Jimenez faces a prison sentence of 60 to 108 months followed by three years of supervised release.
Under terms of the plea agreement, prosecutors said Marquez-Jimenez faces a prison sentence of 60 to 108 months followed by three years of supervised release.
'Our primary mission is not immigration, it's border security': A look at Yuma sector's migrant surge
Some have called it a crisis at the border. Others call it an immigration issue. "When you have 200, 300, coming across in a 2-3 hour time frame, it does draw our resources," says U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector Chief, Patrol Agent Chris Clem.
Some have called it a crisis at the border. Others call it an immigration issue. "When you have 200, 300, coming across in a 2-3 hour time frame, it does draw our resources," says U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector Chief, Patrol Agent Chris Clem.
Arizona Gov. Ducey files lawsuit over shipping containers at border wall
Governor Doug Ducey said in a news release that "the lack of planning and action from the Biden administration demonstrates that border states like Arizona cannot rely on the federal government to ensure its security."
Governor Doug Ducey said in a news release that "the lack of planning and action from the Biden administration demonstrates that border states like Arizona cannot rely on the federal government to ensure its security."
Border protection officer shot and killed during firearms practice at shooting range
The officer was shot during a building search drill at a Miami area shooting range.
The officer was shot during a building search drill at a Miami area shooting range.
Arizona refuses U.S. demand to remove containers along border
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs dug in its heels in a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, saying "the containers will remain in place until specific details regarding construction are provided." It was signed by Allen Clark, the department’s director.
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs dug in its heels in a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, saying "the containers will remain in place until specific details regarding construction are provided." It was signed by Allen Clark, the department’s director.