Justice Department tells Texas that floating barrier on Rio Grande raises humanitarian concerns

The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.

Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say

A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.

Man convicted of setting up smuggling trip that killed 13 in California gets 15 years in prison

Jose Cruz Noguez was sentenced to 15 years in prison for coordinating a smuggling trip in which 25 migrants were stacked into a Ford Expedition that crashed into a tractor-trailer, leaving 13 dead.

Dozens celebrate becoming U.S. citizens in Phoenix
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As we celebrate America?s Independence, some people are also celebrating their United States citizenship. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more from a naturalization ceremony on July 4 in Phoenix.

The shipping containers removed from Arizona's border are up for sale

The Arizona Dept. of Administration says the 20- and 40-foot containers range in price from $500 to $2,000. They have some wear and tear, but are otherwise "very functional," officials said.

Top White House official visits the border
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As the amount of drug seizures at the U.S. - Mexico Border reaches record highs, a top White House official who is visiting the border said real change is coming. Officials said the purpose of the visit is to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's latest efforts to crack down on drug trafficking. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

UK government vows to fight court ruling that its plan to send migrants to Rwanda is unlawful

A British court has ruled that a government plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an attempt to deter migrants from making risky journeys across the English Channel is unlawful.

13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.

New body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting Arizona tribal member

The footage also shows several agents asking repeatedly whether anyone had found a firearm as they moved in to handcuff Mattia. There was no sign a handgun was found.

Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules

Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.

Tenn. man accused of smuggling people in van
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A man is behind bars, after he was pulled over in Arizona while attempted to smuggle 16 Guatemalan citizens into the country.

Aliento helps immigrant families in Arizona
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FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns the story behind Aliento, a youth-led nonprofit helping undocumented, DACA and mixed immigration status families.

Brussels sprouts shipment turns into $4.3M drug bust, border patrol says

A tractor-trailer meant to be shipping Brussels sprouts was found to have millions of dollars worth of meth hiding inside of it, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

Federal officials break up Guatemalan family smuggling ring in 3 state operation, 6 arrested

Authorities said the six were members of the Lopez Crime Family, which allegedly has smuggling operations in Guatemala, Mexico and the U.S. The arrests were made in Arizona and California.

Greek Coast Guard defends actions after over 500 migrants found dead in shipwreck

The Coast Guard argued that any effort to tow the overcrowded trawler or move hundreds of unwilling people onto nearby ships would have been too dangerous.

Anti-war Russian journalist detained in AZ
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A former Russian journalist turned celebrity never dreamed she would have to flee her own country, but she had to hop-scotch from country to country, and now, she is at a detention center in Arizona. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more on what happened to Diana Makieva.