December breaks record for migrant apprehensions
Jan 27, 2024 New data shows that December was a record for the number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants entering the US unauthorized, with the highest number being in the Tucson Sector at more than 80,000 apprehensions.
Sinema says details on border-foreign aide negotiations likely out next week
Jan 25, 2024 Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says details on border-foreign aid package likely out next week and will include funding for migrant services such as Tucson’s Casa Alitas, a quicker process for asylum claims and changes to manage large groups arriving at the border.
Study finds Biden most active presidency on immigration
Jan 22, 2024 A new study from a nonpartisan think tank says the Biden administration is the most active presidency on immigration — despite record number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Drop in migrant apprehensions likely related to Mexico enforcement measures
Jan 18, 2024 The number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped in recent weeks. Experts say that has to do with Mexico increasing its enforcement measures, though the drop may be temporary.
Report finds Mexican cartels move migrants through Tucson Sector due to limited resources
Jan 11, 2024 A new report found that smuggling networks in Mexico take advantage of Border Patrol’s limited capacity in Arizona, which contributed to the increase in migrants.
New jaguar spotted on trail camera in southeastern Arizona
Jan 8, 2024 The Center for Biological Diversity confirms it is the eighth jaguar documented in Arizona.
Even with drop in asylum seekers, Pima County anxious for more federal funding
Jan 5, 2024 Pima County continues to warn of pending street releases if Congress doesn’t allot more money for migrant services, even as officials opened the Lukeville port of entry yesterday due to a drop in unauthorized border crossings outside of ports.
Border crossings with Mexico reopen amidst economic concerns for Arizona border towns
Jan 5, 2024 Four border crossings with Mexico reopened, after the government closed them in November and December, including the Lukeville port, which was closed for 30 days. That was in response to as many as ten thousand people a day crossing the border.
Arizona rancher rejects plea deal in fatal shooting of migrant near the US-Mexico border
Jan 3, 2024 Trail is set for the spring.
Biden Administration officials discuss the reopening of Lukeville
Jan 3, 2024 Border officials are reopening the Lukeville port of entry tomorrow morning after a month of closure due to a decline in migrants crossing the border over the last two weeks.
Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure
Jan 3, 2024 The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.
More than 25 years of cross-border advocacy and solidarity on the Douglas-Agua Prieta border
Dec 27, 2023 AZPM sat down with a couple who migrated to Douglas/Agua Prieta in the late 90s. In the decades working with migrants on the border, they’ve seen changes. What hasn’t changed is the community’s ability to open doors and hearts to migrants passing through.
Few details released on National Guard mission to the border
Dec 21, 2023 There are still few details on how the National Guard would help with border security issues, per Governor Katie Hobbs recent executive order. But Congressman Raúl Grijalva says sending the National Guard to the border is not the answer.
Three U.S. residents shot at on Sonoran highway
Dec 19, 2023 Three US residents traveling in Mexico on one of the alternate routes to Rocky Point were shot on Saturday, and one was killed. The shooting happened on Highway 2 in Sonora.
It's not clear what National Guard will do on the border
Dec 19, 2023 Following Governor Katie Hobbs' executive order to deploy National Guard members to the border, Arizona officials are still hashing out what that will look like.
Dozens of pets left in border town wracked with cartel violence
Dec 16, 2023 When the majority of Sasabe, Sonora, fled due to cartel violence, people had no choice but to leave their pets behind. Volunteers work to get food to the animals and the few families left behind.Selected Archive Filters
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