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Border numbers drop as temperatures rise and Mexico cracks down

The decline in border apprehension numbers comes amid renewed outcry over squalid conditions at facilities holding migrant children

Some US asylum seekers find work in northern Mexico

A Mexican official says hundreds have found work and factories have offered thousands of jobs.

Nogales pedestrian tunnel at the border now open around the clock

The tunnel keeps pedestrians safe from oncoming commercial vehicle traffic.

Catholic Community Services finds possible new shelter for asylum seekers

The religious charity asked to lease a part of Pima County's juvenile detention center.

Border Patrol agent with long list of complaints heads to trial in Arizona

Prosecutors said they would introduce evidence Matthew Bowen had injured immigrants in custody on at least four different occasions.

Organizers submit petitions for Tucson 'sanctuary city' initiative

The group says it has more than twice the number of signatures needed to get initiative on city ballot.

Grijalva: Going to Mexico could give Trump an 'epiphany'

The congressman from Tucson wants to see the President visit Mexico's border with Arizona.

US to retry Arizona No More Deaths border activist Scott Warren

This is the government’s second attempt after the case last month ended in a mistrial.

EPA: Air quality improves at Nogales port

The report credits reduced wait times and other factors for the reduction in emissions at the Mariposa Port of Entry.

Out of room on Arizona's border

Arizona’s border with Mexico is becoming an epicenter for asylum seekers from Central America.

Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children

The departure of John Sanders comes as Congress considers emergency border funding.

Southwest members of Congress decry produce protection measures

Critics say provisions could mean higher prices for consumers and endanger approval of the renegotiated NAFTA.

Sonora to receive 1,800 National Guard members; 150 headed to Hermosillo

The newly formed National Guard has recently been used for immigration enforcement in Mexico.

Military service member found dead in Southern Arizona

Authorities said no foul play was suspected in this or another such death earlier this month.

'Remain In Mexico' program headed to Sonora

The program sends asylum seekers to Mexico while their immigration cases are processed.

Conference brings together authorities from Arizona and Sonora

The annual event aims to improve communication between agencies in both states.

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