Tucson Sector still busiest in the nation for migrant apprehensions
In August, Border Patrol's Tucson Sector saw a 16-year high with nearly 49,000 unauthorized migrants apprehended.
Border Patrol release more than 230 migrants in Cochise County as overcapacity continues
NGOs in Bisbee and Douglas stand up basic services to keep migrant families from waiting in the street for transportation.
Border officials release migrants on streets of Cochise due to over-capacity
The Tucson Sector is experiencing a significant increase in migrant crossings, with officials reportedly leaving migrants on the street Cochise County after processing due to capacity issues.
Pima County officials concerned as asylum seeker surge continues, funding dwindles
Pima County officials express growing concern as the influx of asylum seekers continues while federal funding decreases, raising fears of potential street releases due to funding shortages by May.
Tucson migrant aid groups tell Sinema: Federal funding insufficient
Migrant aide workers from Tucson and throughout Arizona met with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Friday to discuss funding issues to assist the ongoing multitude of migrants coming through the southern border.
Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage
A report released by the Government Accountability Office offers the first independent assessment of damage caused by the building of more than 450 miles of wall.
70-year-old Tucson man sentenced after migrant smuggling and high-speed Border Patrol chase
Michael Ortiz has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for smuggling migrants after leading Border Patrol on a high-speed chase.
Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.
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Human smugglers primarily control migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, and are likely making billions
While many migrants are forced to wait in Mexico for a chance to seek asylum in the U.S., they become even more vulnerable to the criminal organization making staggering profits controlling who crosses the border and where.
Single adult migrants in Tucson border sector put in detention as deterrent measure
The Tucson Sector gains additional personnel from Homeland Security as it grapples with a continuing surge of migrants at the border, mostly families and children.
Grijalva and Ciscomani sitdown together
The talk was an opportunity to hear about differences and common ground.
Rancher's murder trial to proceed
George Alan Kelly’s second-degree murder trial is set to proceed after a reluctant eye-witness agrees to testify in border shooting.
Tucson Sector sets 15-year high with July border apprehensions
As unauthorized migration in the Tucson Sector surpasses Texas to become the busiest in the nation, DHS sends dozens of additional staff to help with surge.
Freeze on DACA approvals leaves thousands of Arizona migrants in limbo
While the Department of Homeland Security stopped processing first-time DACA applications in October 2022, those who have coverage are still able to apply for renewal.
Kelly and Sinema criticize federal funding “failure” for migrant aid programs
Pima County warns migrant services may stop if funding is not increased.
