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In latest MPP rollback, asylum seekers with closed cases will have the chance try again

Researchers say some 28,000 migrants enrolled in the Trump-era program had their cases closed in absentia.

Border Patrol chief who supported Trump's wall is forced out

Trump appointed official will be reassigned

ICE to open hotel space for asylum seekers in Yuma

The space is part of a more than $86 million contract with the nonprofit Family Endeavors

Government watchdog finds Army Corps expedited border wall contracts

The report found the Corps awarded over $4 billion in noncompetitive contracts, green-lit some work before terms were agreed.

Florida sending cops to Arizona border

The Florida announcement comes with criticism of Biden border policies.

NGO asylum program comes to Arizona

The Biden administration is asking humanitarian groups to recommend vulnerable migrants to bypass pandemic expulsions.

Border officials warn of heat dangers in south Arizona

An excessive heat warning for many parts of southern and central Arizona is expected to begin Saturday

Community organization donates $100,000 for Quitobaquito Restoration project

The National Park Service will use its own funds and those from donors to make improvements to the cherished desert spring.

Biden's DHS budget cuts funding for border wall, but advocates say mitigation money still needed

Former President Donald Trump's wall covers over 450 miles of borderland, advocates say that land needs to be restored.

Border Patrol chief in Tucson discusses increase in apprehensions

Agents are encountering more single adults and children.

Governors of Arizona and Sonora meet officially for final time

Lorraine Rivera spoke to both governors about how the two states have collaborated in recent years.

Advocates applaud official end to 'Remain in Mexico,' but say more reform still needed

The Department of Homeland Security announced an official end to the controversial program in a memo this week.

Border Patrol, diplomats host event warning migrants against crossing the Arizona desert

2020 was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants in the state's borderland.

County health report shows an uptick in overdose, borderland deaths in 2020

Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess says a record number of remains were found in the Arizona desert last year.

Migrants, asylum seekers march in Nogales, Sonora

They say they want to hold President Biden accountable for his promise undertake immigration reform

New ramp by Mariposa Port of Entry seen way to boost trade

It's expected to shave minutes off of travel time from the port to Interstate 19 for commercial trucks

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