Border and immigration news

New border operations center to support cross-agency investigations

Oct 28, 2024 Governor Katie Hobbs was in Sierra Vista Monday for the dedication of a new border operations center that will allow law enforcement agencies to work together on criminal cases related to border security.

Neighboring governors Hobbs, Durazo sign off on environmental plan to address cross-border air, water, waste and wildlife issues

Oct 25, 2024 New strategic plan prioritizes sustainable solutions for shared environmental challenges along the Arizona-Sonora border.

New data shows Arizona continues to be hot spot for fentanyl smuggling

Oct 25, 2024 The largest quantity of fentanyl seized by border officials at the U.S.-Mexico border was in Arizona for the second fiscal year in a row.

Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race

Oct 25, 2024 Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.

Arizona top spot for ammunition smuggled into Mexico

Oct 24, 2024 New federal data shows that the largest seizures of ammunition going from the U.S. into Mexico in fiscal year 2024 were at Arizona ports of entry.

Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally

Oct 22, 2024 "We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.

Border Patrol apprehensions in FY24 fall while Tucson Sector increases due to record highs of asylum seekers

Oct 22, 2024 The number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2024 fell by more than a quarter while the number in the Tucson Sector increased, due to the sector reaching record highs in migrant crossings.

Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson

Oct 18, 2024 The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.

The unspoken beauty of aging in "The Crone Body".

Oct 17, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: : "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers people a chance to explore their curious side; and an asylum seeker shares his welcome to Tucson.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

Oct 17, 2024 The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona

Oct 17, 2024 Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.

Human smuggling charges in Arizona increase while border apprehensions drop

Oct 15, 2024 The US Attorney’s office in Arizona has charged more people for smuggling undocumented migrants in the last three months, even though fewer people are crossing the border illegally.

Across party lines, stakeholders worry about the impact of border security Prop 314

Oct 11, 2024 Sent to voters by GOP lawmakers, Prop 314 would enact a host of new regulations under the umbrella of border security. But despite polling showing broad voter support, there is opposition across the political aisle for both economic and social reasons.

Walz hits reproductive rights, economic opportunity during stump speech at local Tucson high school

Oct 9, 2024 The Vice Presidential candidate held a rally on the first day of early voting in Arizona.

JD Vance rallies Arizona voters, promises deportations and lower living costs

Oct 9, 2024 At a rally in Arizona, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance urged voters to secure the border, lower living costs, and submit their ballots early for Donald Trump.

Number of unauthorized crossings continue to drop

Oct 8, 2024 The number is the lowest in years.

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