Border and Immigration

Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration challenge

Oct 29, 2021 The Attorney General wants to force the enforcement of an immigration rule the federal government no longer wants to defend.

An investigation recommended 24 Border Patrol agents be fired. All but 2 kept their jobs

Oct 26, 2021 The review says a supervisory agent stationed in Arizona faced getting fired for posting internal video with a migrant falling to their death.

Two new reports show the dangers and abuse migrants face at the U.S.-Mexico border

Oct 22, 2021 A Human Rights Watch report details more than 160 cases of abuse migrants experienced while in U.S. custody and during interactions with border officials.

Watch: Senate hearing for Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus to lead customs agency

Oct 19, 2021 President Joe Biden nominated Magnus to be commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Mexico expresses concerns about possible reinstatement of Remain in Mexico program

Oct 18, 2021 The Biden administration is preparing to restart a program known as “Remain in Mexico” after a federal judge ordered its reinstatement.

U.S. will lift border travel restrictions on Nov. 8 for fully vaccinated visitors

Oct 16, 2021 Those traveling for essential reasons — including truck drivers, people crossing to go to school or work or for medical reasons — will have until January to become fully vaccinated.

Mexico businesses, residents breathe sigh of relief with impending end of crossing restrictions

Oct 13, 2021 Arizona border businesses that depend on Mexican shoppers are breathing a sigh of relief with the impending loosening of restrictions on so-called “nonessential” trips.

Filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña on documenting the history of the Asian American experience.

Oct 13, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Paula Poundstone returns to the Fox Theatre; Chris Dashiell previews Film Fest Tucson; and a song from John Coinman.

Biden administration ends workplace ICE agency raids

Oct 13, 2021 The administration will instead focus on targeting employers who exploit workers and pay below standard.

U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Oct 12, 2021 All international visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Magnus hearing scheduled for Oct. 19

Oct 12, 2021 The Tucson Police Chief is nominated to be the next Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection.

Top ranking U.S., Mexican officials announce new bilateral security agreement

Oct 11, 2021 Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said that with the new agreement, the Merida Initiative is being left behind.

Border Patrol agent took $1M in bribes to smuggle people and drugs, authorities say

Oct 5, 2021 Grand jury indictment says that for the better part of a year, Victor Passapera used his Border Patrol uniform and patrol vehicle to smuggle narcotics and people across the border south of Ajo.

As court ruling allows Biden administration to continue Title 42, families still seek asylum in Nogales

Oct 2, 2021 A federal appeals court ruled Thursday to allow the Biden administration to continue using Title 42 to rapidly deport families at the U.S.-Mexico border.

As second immigration reform measure is rejected, activists in Arizona look to Democratic leadership

Sep 30, 2021 The parliamentarian of the U.S. Senate rejected a second version of immigration reform put forward by Congressional Democrats this week.

After stalling, Tucson police chief's nomination for customs commissioner will move ahead

Sep 30, 2021 Chris Magnus’ nomination hearing to become Customs and Border Protection’s next commissioner stalled shortly after it was announced last spring.

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