Hear from Arizona border agents on the frontlines
Now that Title 42 is ending and officials are on edge. President Joe Biden is even predicting ?chaos, as towns are already seeing the warning signs of a potentially enormous influx of criminal activity and a new wave of migrant crossings. Arizona is on the front line of this fight. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more from the agents.
Now that Title 42 is ending and officials are on edge. President Joe Biden is even predicting ?chaos, as towns are already seeing the warning signs of a potentially enormous influx of criminal activity and a new wave of migrant crossings. Arizona is on the front line of this fight. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more from the agents.
‘We are a border state – we are most impacted’: Arizona sheriffs show united front on Title 42's end
Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.
Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.
Arizona sheriff's detail end of Title 42 plan
Arizona sheriffs from Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai counties showed a united front during May 10 press conference just a day before Title 42 is about to expire, likely sending thousands of migrants into cities across the state.
Arizona sheriffs from Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai counties showed a united front during May 10 press conference just a day before Title 42 is about to expire, likely sending thousands of migrants into cities across the state.
US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
Chaos at US-Mexico border will continue 'for a while,' Biden says
The U.S. has used Title 42 to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020. Those restrictions end this week.
The U.S. has used Title 42 to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020. Those restrictions end this week.
What is Title 42 and how has the US used it to curb migration?
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
Title 42 ending: Arizona Gov. Hobbs outlines plan to handle expected surge of migrants at border
Arizona officials are expecting a surge of illegal border crossings this week, as a federal emergency policy is set to expire.
Arizona officials are expecting a surge of illegal border crossings this week, as a federal emergency policy is set to expire.
Migrants begin to arrive by the bus load each day at Sky Harbor in Phoenix
As Title 42 is close to its end, the impacts are being felt at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix just days before the policy expires. Airport officials say they're seeing about 200 migrants arrive at the airport each day.
As Title 42 is close to its end, the impacts are being felt at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix just days before the policy expires. Airport officials say they're seeing about 200 migrants arrive at the airport each day.
Brownsville, Texas bus stop crash: Suspect, George Alvarez, charged with manslaughter
Authorities believe driver George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville, lost control after running a red light Sunday morning and plowed into a crowd of Venezuelans outside a migrant center in Brownsville, Texas.
Authorities believe driver George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville, lost control after running a red light Sunday morning and plowed into a crowd of Venezuelans outside a migrant center in Brownsville, Texas.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
7 dead, at least 6 injured after driver plows into crowd near migrant shelter
Police in Brownsville, Texas, say seven people are dead and at least six are injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a city bus stop.
Police in Brownsville, Texas, say seven people are dead and at least six are injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a city bus stop.
Officials in Southern Arizona respond as President Biden sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
US readies second attempt at speedy asylum screenings at Mexico border
The Biden administration is making its own attempt at speedy asylum screenings at the border, insisting it will be different than under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is making its own attempt at speedy asylum screenings at the border, insisting it will be different than under President Donald Trump.
Title 42 end nears; Peloton instructor on mental health | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking about the impending end of Title 42 with the chief border patrol agent for the Tucson sector, John R. Modlin. John also talks about mental health with one of his favorite fitness instructors, Kendall Toole, who's become an inspiration to millions of Americans suffering from depression and mental illness.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking about the impending end of Title 42 with the chief border patrol agent for the Tucson sector, John R. Modlin. John also talks about mental health with one of his favorite fitness instructors, Kendall Toole, who's become an inspiration to millions of Americans suffering from depression and mental illness.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Arizona hospital near border preparing for Title 42's end, possible migrant surge
In Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, only one hospital serves the permanent population and undocumented immigrants crossing.
In Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, only one hospital serves the permanent population and undocumented immigrants crossing.
Bills in Arizona's House and Senate look to provide driver's licenses to all
A local nonprofit is calling on Arizona state legislators to "allow driver's licenses to all." HB 2604 and SB1587, if passed, would give all Arizona residents a chance to receive a driver's license regardless of legal status.
A local nonprofit is calling on Arizona state legislators to "allow driver's licenses to all." HB 2604 and SB1587, if passed, would give all Arizona residents a chance to receive a driver's license regardless of legal status.
Thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona as Title 42's end nears
Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.
Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.