COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border to end May 23
The Centers for Disease Control says it's ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Environmental groups reach settlement in border wall funding suit
The new settlement agreement mandates no more military funds be used for border wall construction and requires a study to assess environmental damage.
CDC will review the use of Title 42 on Wednesday
The pandemic-era policy enacted in March of 2020 that allows border officers to swiftly turn away migrants on public health grounds.
Pressure is building on Biden administration to repeal Title 42
The policy came into sharp focus last week when a Ukrainian family was turned away because of it at the border in San Diego.
DPS investigating fatal crash after Border Patrol pursuit
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a Border Patrol vehicle chase that ended in a fatal crash outside Tucson.
Car crossings up to pre-pandemic levels, pedestrians lag at Arizona ports
Pedestrian crossings in Nogales this January were still down 36% from January 2020.
Sheriff: Migrant shot by Border agent was brandishing a rock
A Border Patrol agent said the migrant he fatally shot this month near Douglas was brandishing a rock.
3 Arizona land ports among 26 port projects at U.S. borders
Three ports along Arizona’s border with Mexico will be getting upgrades funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed last year.
Autopsy confirms gunshots killed migrant who died in Border Patrol incident
The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the cause of death for an unidentified male migrant shot by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday night.
US border agent kills man on rugged trail in Arizona
The sheriff's office says the shooting was reported about 10 p.m. Saturday about 30 miles northeast of Douglas.
In months since border reopening, sales tax revenues up in Nogales
State treasurer’s data shows that roughly $1.2 million in sales taxes were generated in the city in November, and $1.3 million in December.
How is Arizona using its border security fund?
Gov. Ducey wants to add $50 million to the fund. But most of the money already in the fund has not been spent.
CBP says more than 178K apprehensions occurred along border in December
The agency says more than 78,000 people apprehended in December were sent back under Title 42.
More non-U.S. citizens will need to show proof of vaccination at land ports
U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the United States are exempted from the requirement.
Indigenous woman arrested for blocking wall construction found not guilty
Amber Ortega's defense argued her actions should be protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
