President-elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportation when he takes office, but in the absence of a clear plan, organizations that serve migrants are doing what they can to prepare.
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he is quickly going to deport huge numbers of people when he takes office. But immigration and economic experts say his plan is still unclear and likely not possible.
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.
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.
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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.
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