Arizona tribal member shot, killed by Border Patrol agents
The FBI and Tohono O’odham Nation police are investigating the fatal shooting of a tribal member by U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona.
Border Patrol arrest 16 people on FBI terror watch list in April at southern border
There have been 98 encounters between ports of entry this fiscal year.
End of Title 42: Yuma area calm and quiet following initial migrant rush
As Title 42 expired on May 11, officials in Arizona are bracing for what could be a big influx of migrants across the U.S. border with Mexico. The situation in Yuma, however, changed following an initial wave of migrant crossings.
Border appears calm after lifting of pandemic-related asylum bans
After Title 42 rules were lifted, migrants and officials were still evaluating the change and the new policy adopted by the Biden administration to stabilize the border.
Migrants rush across Mexico border into US in final hours before Title 42 expires
Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
As Title 42's end looms, we're hearing from immigration agents on Arizona's frontlines
Arizona border patrol agents are on the frontlines as the crisis continues, and it's expected to become much worse as Title 42 marks its end. We're hearing from those taking on the expected surge.
Migrants may get stuck in border towns for weeks after Title 42 expires: Arizona mayor
With the pandemic-related restrictions known as Title 42 due to expire, the mayor of Nogales, Arizona, told Fox News that he is concerned a lack of funding may result in migrants getting stuck in his city and other border towns for days or weeks.
‘We are a border state – we are most impacted’: Arizona sheriffs show united front on Title 42's end
Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.
US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Officials in Southern Arizona respond as President Biden sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona as Title 42's end nears
Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.
Co-founder of fundraising group promising to help Trump construct border wall sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Arizona corrections officers accused of smuggling drugs across border
Fernando Urrutiaguillen, 34, is accused of smuggling meth and heroin into the United States from Mexico. His wife and three children were reportedly inside the vehicle with him at the time of the incident. Prosecutors say the drugs were hidden in the gas tank. Urrutiaguillen, who also serves in the National Guard, is being held at the Orange County Jail on a $3 million bond.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
CBP: Don't bring more than 12 decorated Easter eggs into the US
U.S. customs officials shared the warning about cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells that are popular throughout Mexico and other parts of the U.S.
Migrants found 'suffocating' in Texas train; 2 dead: police
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.