Danny Shapiro
Democratic Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Marco Lopez says feds have failed at border
A Democratic Arizona candidate for governor with an expansive history around border issues says the federal government has failed to prevent what he called a "chaotic situation" in southern parts of the state.16 hours ago
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey’s $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.8 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona lawmakers urge Gov. Ducey to use war power at border
A group of Republican state lawmakers and two former Trump administration officials called Wednesday on Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to use war powers to repel what they call an “invasion" of migrants at the southern border.9 days ago
Associated Press
Remains of 226 people found last year near Arizona’s border with Mexico
The number of suspected migrant deaths in Arizona's borderlands was little changed last year, figures released Tuesday show.10 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Ducey gets support of 11 Arizona sheriffs on plan to secure southern border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey gained the support of 11 county sheriffs for the draft of his plan to get the state's top politicians to join his efforts to secure the southern border.10 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Arizona Gov. Ducey promises busy 2022 with focus on education, border in State of State address
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey promised a busy 2022 and focused on improvements in education and border security during his eighth and final State of the State address on Monday.12 days ago
Danny Shapiro
DPS Director Silbert moved by hug from young migrant boy at Yuma border
Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Col. Heston Silbert said he was moved by a hug from a young migrant boy during a press conference held near the border in Yuma on Wednesday.1 month ago
Danny Shapiro
Yuma declares local emergency over surge of migrants at Mexico border
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls proclaimed a local emergency Thursday over what he said is a surge of migrants entering the city at the Mexico border.1 month ago
Associated Press
Survivors recall horror of Mexico truck crash that killed 55
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of the horrific truck crash in Mexico that killed 55 migrants and injured more than a hundred recounted from their hospital beds how their location inside the truck determined who lived and who died. Those unlucky enough to be riding jammed against the fragile walls of the freight container […]1 month ago
Kimberly Silverio-Bautista I Cronkite News
Neither side thrilled with immigration reforms in Build Back Better bill
Buried in the $1.9 trillion Build Back Better Plan is $100 billion for immigration reform, money that critics say has no business being in the bill and that migration advocates say does not go nearly far enough.1 month ago
KTAR.com
Magnus confirmed to lead US border agency; replacement chosen for Tucson police chief
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus as the new head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.2 months ago
Danny Shapiro
Ducey says Biden administration ‘does not care’ about border safety as Yuma crossings surge
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey blasted the Biden administration Tuesday during a visit to the border in Yuma, where officials say crossings are surging.2 months ago
Griselda Zetino
Arizona group ‘very disappointed’ US will again require asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
A faith-based organization in southern Arizona is “very disappointed” the Biden administration will reinstate the Trump-era program that requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their court hearings.2 months ago
Associated Press
US will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Migrants seeking to enter the United States will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings, as the Biden administration reluctantly announced plans Thursday to reinstate the Trump-era policy and agreed to Mexico’s conditions for resuming it. Revival of the “Remain in Mexico” policy comes even as the […]2 months ago
Associated Press
Woman who ran Avondale stash house for migrants pleads guilty to human smuggling
A 43-year-old Phoenix woman who admitted supervising a stash house for migrants who entered the U.S. illegally awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to a human smuggling charge.2 months ago
Torrence Dunham
Arizona AG Brnovich, 2 other states suing to stop DHS immigration guidelines
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is co-leading a lawsuit with attorneys general from Ohio and Montana to stop immigration enforcement guidelines recently issued by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.2 months ago
Griselda Zetino
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema supports adding immigration policies to spending bill
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said she supports adding protections for undocumented immigrants to the federal spending bill but has some reservations.2 months ago
Associated Press
US in talks to compensate families separated at border
The U.S. Justice Department is in talks to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to each child and parent who was separated under a Trump-era practice of splitting families at the border, a person familiar with discussions to settle lawsuits said Thursday.3 months ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona Gov. Ducey says cartels using Uber-like system for human trafficking
Cartels in Mexico are using an Uber-like system as part of their human trafficking operations at the border, according to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.3 months ago
Natasha Yee I Cronkite News
As marijuana profits fade, drug cartels increasingly smuggle fentanyl across the border
Although marijuana traditionally has been one of the most profitable cash cows for Mexican cartels, steady legalization of cannabis in U.S. states has prompted a change in course.3 months ago
Diannie Chavez | Cronkite News
Citizenship applications backlog leaves thousands with cases pending
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is dealing with a backlog of citizenship applications caused by pandemic service reductions.3 months ago
Associated Press
US plans to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy next month
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said it plans to reinstate a Trump-era border policy next month to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, complying with a judge’s order. It hinges on approval of the Mexican government, which has raised concerns that U.S. officials are working to address, the […]3 months ago
Kevin Stone
AG Garland briefed at border in southern Arizona, visits family of fallen DEA agent
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stopped for a briefing at the border while in southern Arizona on Thursday before heading to Mexico City to meet with high-level U.S. and Mexican officials.4 months ago
