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Deaths along the Arizona-Mexico border are on pace to set a new record

More than 140 sets of remains have been recovered from the Arizona desert so far this year.

Migrants from Texas being flown to Tucson

As Rio Grande Valley surpasses capacity, Pima County administrator says some migrants and asylum seekers are coming to Tucson.

Indigenous protester arrested at border wall site set to head to trial

Amber Ortega was arrested for physically blocking construction machinery at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument last September

As Biden continues to use Title 42, ACLU resumes lawsuit against it

The controversial protocol allows border officers to turn migrants back across the border into Mexico without processing.

Mexico travel restrictions extended at ports through August 21

Despite the loss of retail dollars from fewer Mexican shoppers, trade between the U.S. and Mexico is thriving.

UA mobile health clinic bringing COVID vaccines to rural counties

It includes overseeing cross-border vaccination events offered at some of Arizona's ports of entry.

CBP data shows another rise in apprehensions, repeat crossings

The agency says border officers encountered almost 190,000 migrants across the southwest border.

Uncertainty abounds as some asylum seekers bypass pandemic-era restrictions at border

Migrants part of DHS Title 42 exemption program find communities ready to help in the U.S., but more questions remain

Migrants in Nogales seek entry through exemption as pandemic-era restrictions drag on

A DHS program allows a few hundred people a day to gain entry through humanitarian exemption, but questions remain.

Pandemic-related struggles continue for longtime Nogales boot maker

The future of the family business remains unknown.

Nogales mayor eager to see port travel restrictions lifted

Restrictions have been in place for over a year.

Arizona ports of entry offering COVID vaccines to Mexican residents

Tony Paniagua visited one event and spoke to vaccine recipients.

New ICE directive looks to limit detention for pregnant, nursing women

The new rule reverses a Trump-era policy forged in 2017.

Yuma Border Patrol chief says cartels profiting off migrants crossing

Plus, the sheriff of Yuma County explains his office's role in investigating border-related crimes.

Role of tech, air support in CBP’s Southern Arizona desert enforcement, rescues

The agency receives 30 to 40 emergency calls each day.

Arizona 360 explores increase in border apprehensions and migrants’ journeys

Lorraine Rivera travels across Pima and Yuma counties for a firsthand look at enforcement and rescues.

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