Biden administration to lift Title 42 on May 23; fears loom around potential migrant wave
Many migrant advocates say getting rid of Title 42 is great news and should have been done a long time ago, while those who want to keep it say this will create a huge rush of even more migrants to our southern border.
Many migrant advocates say getting rid of Title 42 is great news and should have been done a long time ago, while those who want to keep it say this will create a huge rush of even more migrants to our southern border.
Arizona Dem senators warn Biden against 'sharp end' to Title 42 border restrictions without plan
The Biden administration is widely reported to be considering ending Title 42 -- a Trump-era order implemented in March 2020 that allows for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- when it is due for renewal next week.
The Biden administration is widely reported to be considering ending Title 42 -- a Trump-era order implemented in March 2020 that allows for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- when it is due for renewal next week.
14-year-old caught in Arizona smuggling 6 undocumented migrants in truck: CCSO
The Cochise County deputy had pulled over a Ford truck on Highway 80 and Kings Highway west of Douglas on March 23.
The Cochise County deputy had pulled over a Ford truck on Highway 80 and Kings Highway west of Douglas on March 23.
Man caught with more than 50 live reptiles under his clothes at San Diego border crossing
Border Patrol recently found 52 live reptiles stuffed inside a man's jacket and pants.
Border Patrol recently found 52 live reptiles stuffed inside a man's jacket and pants.
U.S. border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man's clothing
Authorities say a man who tried to slither past U.S. border agents in California had 52 lizards and snakes hidden in his clothing.
Authorities say a man who tried to slither past U.S. border agents in California had 52 lizards and snakes hidden in his clothing.
Meth disguised as onions seized at San Diego border crossing, CBP officials say
Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they found over 1,000 packages of meth that was disguised as onions during an examination of a tractor-trailer at a San Diego border crossing on Feb. 20.
Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they found over 1,000 packages of meth that was disguised as onions during an examination of a tractor-trailer at a San Diego border crossing on Feb. 20.
Migrant fatally shot while being detained after escape bid in southern Arizona: CBP
Border Patrol agents apprehended three migrants in the U.S. illegally and spotted a fourth trying to get away. One agent followed the person downhill into the canyon “and while taking him into custody discharged his firearm fatally wounding the migrant.”
Border Patrol agents apprehended three migrants in the U.S. illegally and spotted a fourth trying to get away. One agent followed the person downhill into the canyon “and while taking him into custody discharged his firearm fatally wounding the migrant.”
Migrant killed by Border Patrol agent in Arizona, sheriff's office says
The sheriff's office provided an update days later saying a man who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally was killed after being shot several times by a border patrol agent on Feb. 19.
The sheriff's office provided an update days later saying a man who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally was killed after being shot several times by a border patrol agent on Feb. 19.
CBP sees 'substantial increase' in fentanyl seizures, confirms 153,941 migrant encounters in January
Fentanyl, an opioid for pain treatment, is between 50 and 100 times more potent than morphine. In Fiscal Year 2021, CBP seized 10,586 pounds of the deadly drug at the southern border, which can be fatal in extremely small amounts.
Fentanyl, an opioid for pain treatment, is between 50 and 100 times more potent than morphine. In Fiscal Year 2021, CBP seized 10,586 pounds of the deadly drug at the southern border, which can be fatal in extremely small amounts.
Police: Off-duty Border Patrol agent fatally shoots relative in Sierra Vista
The shooter has been identified as 44-year-old Sierra Vista resident Stevan Djordjevic, an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent, police said.
The shooter has been identified as 44-year-old Sierra Vista resident Stevan Djordjevic, an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent, police said.
Nearly 1,000 pounds of meth, fentanyl found hidden in Phoenix man's RV at Arizona border: CBP
“Following a positive alert by a CBP narcotics detections canine to a scent it is trained to detect, the search led to the discovery of 129 packages of drugs hidden within the roof mounted A/C unit,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
“Following a positive alert by a CBP narcotics detections canine to a scent it is trained to detect, the search led to the discovery of 129 packages of drugs hidden within the roof mounted A/C unit,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
600 pounds of cocaine found hidden inside cucumber load during Arizona smuggling attempt
“In a joint effort, HSI, DEA, and CBP prevent over 600 lbs of cocaine commingled in a cucumber shipment from entering the US during a smuggling attempt,” Home Security Investigations Arizona tweeted..
“In a joint effort, HSI, DEA, and CBP prevent over 600 lbs of cocaine commingled in a cucumber shipment from entering the US during a smuggling attempt,” Home Security Investigations Arizona tweeted..
Newsmaker Saturday: Doug Ducey, Dr. Ross Goldberg
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about the US-Mexico border situation and Valleywise Health's Dr. Ross Goldberg about the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about the US-Mexico border situation and Valleywise Health's Dr. Ross Goldberg about the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border
The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.
The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.
Arizona attorney general says Gov. Ducey can send armed troops to border
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said the governor can use National Guard troops and state law enforcement to forcibly send migrants back across the border to Mexico.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said the governor can use National Guard troops and state law enforcement to forcibly send migrants back across the border to Mexico.
Border Patrol agents rescue migrants from drowning in Yuma canal
“The agents rushed towards the struggling migrants, approximately fifty yards apart, and pulled out one by extending a hand and lifting him to shore,” officials said in a news release. “Agents used a rescue disc to pull the other to safety.”
“The agents rushed towards the struggling migrants, approximately fifty yards apart, and pulled out one by extending a hand and lifting him to shore,” officials said in a news release. “Agents used a rescue disc to pull the other to safety.”
Man charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent near Naco
Tucson TV station KOLD said the assault occurred on Jan. 26 near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
Tucson TV station KOLD said the assault occurred on Jan. 26 near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey delivers his final state of the state address, talks about water, education
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
Mexico charges 7 in ‘Fast and Furious’ weapons trafficking scandal
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
Arizona border cop says Mexican cartels war not something easy to win
During a one-week period late in December, Arizona State Troopers seized over 664 pounds of methamphetamine and 37 pounds of fentanyl, according to DPS.
During a one-week period late in December, Arizona State Troopers seized over 664 pounds of methamphetamine and 37 pounds of fentanyl, according to DPS.