'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.
US government tells Arizona to remove shipping containers along border wall
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the installation of more than 100 double-stacked containers that were placed over the summer, saying he couldn’t wait for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to award the contracts it had announced for work to fill the gaps in the border wall in the border area.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the installation of more than 100 double-stacked containers that were placed over the summer, saying he couldn’t wait for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to award the contracts it had announced for work to fill the gaps in the border wall in the border area.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
Arizona Border Patrol agents seize 2,100 fentanyl pills hidden inside tamales: official
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Nogales Port of Entry in Arizona found the pills hidden inside tamales that were being kept in a cooler.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Nogales Port of Entry in Arizona found the pills hidden inside tamales that were being kept in a cooler.
Border officers in Texas find liquid meth in condoms hidden in pumpkins
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
Activists hold rally outside ICE office in Phoenix to call for better treatment of migrants
A rally was held in Phoenix on the night of Oct. 13, with people attending the event calling for better treatment of migrants. This event comes amid ongoing controversy over the bussing of immigrants to allegedly wrong locations.
A rally was held in Phoenix on the night of Oct. 13, with people attending the event calling for better treatment of migrants. This event comes amid ongoing controversy over the bussing of immigrants to allegedly wrong locations.
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.
Mexican citizen killed in shooting at US Border Patrol station near El Paso
The man was in custody at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station in El Paso on Tuesday when he was shot, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
The man was in custody at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station in El Paso on Tuesday when he was shot, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
Prop 308: Arizona weighing in-state tuition rate for some non-citizens
The current proposal known as Proposition 308, which was referred to this year’s Nov. 8 ballot by Arizona’s Legislature, would allow all students including non-citizens to receive in-tuition rates as long they meet certain criteria.
The current proposal known as Proposition 308, which was referred to this year’s Nov. 8 ballot by Arizona’s Legislature, would allow all students including non-citizens to receive in-tuition rates as long they meet certain criteria.
Arizona Governor plans to fill border wall gaps in Cochise County with shipping containers
After plugging holes in the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Yuma with shipping containers, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is now looking to do the same in Cochise County.
After plugging holes in the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Yuma with shipping containers, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is now looking to do the same in Cochise County.
Revised 'Dreamers' program to get another review by court
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
Arizona man sentenced for Vegas-based scheme targeting migrants
An Arizona man who convinced recent immigrants to pay him thousands of dollars each to help them gain U.S. citizenship has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison by a federal judge.
An Arizona man who convinced recent immigrants to pay him thousands of dollars each to help them gain U.S. citizenship has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison by a federal judge.
Texas human smuggling bust stops plane of illegal immigrants, including deported child sexual assault suspect
Three – including female U.S. citizen – facing charges over smuggling flight from Weslaco to Houston.
Three – including female U.S. citizen – facing charges over smuggling flight from Weslaco to Houston.
Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000
President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
Arizona woman accused of human smuggling after undocumented immigrants were found at home, police say
Police in El Mirage says they have arrested a woman in connection with a human smuggling operation that held and/or processed 80 to 100 undocumented immigrants a month.
Police in El Mirage says they have arrested a woman in connection with a human smuggling operation that held and/or processed 80 to 100 undocumented immigrants a month.
Border officials in Arizona seize 72K fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth hidden in gas tank
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized more than 72,000 fentanyl pills and more than 44 pounds of methamphetamine being smuggled into the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized more than 72,000 fentanyl pills and more than 44 pounds of methamphetamine being smuggled into the U.S.