Border and Immigration

Number of families and children in Border Patrol's Tucson Sector grows

Mar 27, 2024 New federal data shows that the number of migrants apprehended by Border Patrol last month grew, including the number of families and children.

Pima County to continue migrant services

Mar 26, 2024 County will avoid street releases at the end of the week, anticipating federal funding from the $650 million, in the border security funding bill, for shelter and services to asylum seekers.

Judge allows Mexico’s case against Arizona gun dealers to proceed

Mar 25, 2024 A federal judge in Tucson ruled Monday that Mexico’s case against five Arizona gun dealers is allowed to proceed. The gun dealers sought to have the entire case thrown out.

Attorneys make opening statements in case of rancher accused of killing migrant

Mar 22, 2024 Friday was opening arguments in the trial of George Alan Kelly, the 75-year-old rancher being charged in the shooting death of a Mexican citizen, who prosecutors say was on Kelly’s property while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border undocumented.

Tucson officially honors 23 new citizens at a TUSD middle school

Mar 22, 2024 The naturalization of an all female group of immigrants was in celebration of Women’s History Month.

"Víctimas del Pecado" makes a powerful return to the silver screen.

Mar 21, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Stories Change Lives - Social Venture Partners "Fast Pitch" offers opportunities for local non-profits; and Mel Blumenthal shares a story about being sneaky on a German train.

Federal dollars for asylum seekers in Tucson on verge of running out as Congress releases spending deal

Mar 21, 2024 Congressional leaders unveiled a spending package with $650 million for short-term asylum services like Casa Alitas in Tucson. However, approval and allocation may come too late to avoid street releases.

Archive seeks to reclaim border narrative

Mar 18, 2024 The Reclaiming the Border Narrative digital archive is a collaboration meant to tell the story of the border through the eyes of people who live there.

County discontinues contracts to migrant services

Mar 6, 2024 Pima County is discontinuing contracts for services to the more than 2,500 asylum seekers a day, who have been released by Border Patrol. Federal dollars are running out as Congress has yet to agree on more funding for border communities.

Hobbs vetoes immigration bill

Mar 4, 2024 The bill is similar to a Texas law put on hold by the U.S. Supreme Court.

More than $2 billion paid to bond people out of immigration detention; highest amount in Eloy

Mar 4, 2024 People seeking the release of migrants detained for crossing the border have paid more than 2 billion dollars in bonds since 2017. A recent report shows that collectively the highest amount paid was in Eloy, Arizona.

Diocese of Tucson seeks donations to continue migrant services in wake of funding cliff

Mar 1, 2024 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Casa Alitas are asking community members to consider donating to help asylum seekers in Tucson as federal dollars run out and street releases are set to begin on April 1.

The Buzz: What can states do at the US-Mexico border?

Mar 1, 2024 Federal law rules the land when it comes to border enforcement, but local governments can help.

Arizona lawmakers pass bill some compare to controversial SB 1070

Feb 28, 2024 On Wednesday, the Arizona legislature passed a bill that would make it a state crime to enter the country unauthorized.

Officials and nonprofit partner to offer free immigration advice

Feb 26, 2024 The Consulate of Mexico in Nogales is partnering with Chicanos Por la Causa to offer free immigration advice and advice on pathways to US citizenship for community members.

Judge to decide whether to hear case against Arizona gun dealers for alleged part in gun trafficking to Mexico

Feb 21, 2024 A lawsuit by the Mexican government against five Arizona gun dealers has its first hearing Thursday in federal court in Tucson. The suit alleges the dealers caused Mexico harm by trafficking guns across the border from the U.S.

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