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Mexican border governors declares support for their country’s sovereignty

The governor of the state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, was part of the coalition.

Pentagon to send thousands of active duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border

The deployment will include ground troops and aircraft.

Migrant shelters in Sonora brace for mass deportations

Migrant shelters in Sonora are preparing for a possible influx of people being deported as President Donald Trump signs a host of immigration-related executive orders.

Mexico launches ConsulApp Contigo for nationals facing deportation and detention in the U.S.

The app features an emergency button that will alert designated contacts and consulate officials if the user is facing detention or is in need of emergency services.

Trump cancels humanitarian parole appointments, leaving migrants in limbo

Migrants in shelters in Sonora are in limbo as the Trump administration cancels their appointments to ask for humanitarian parole at the U.S.-Mexico border — one of his first acts as president.

Trump cancels further humanitarian parole into US through CBP One app

The app, which allowed nearly a million migrants entry over two years, was seen as a safer alternative to unauthorized crossings.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations

Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.

Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow

Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.

Sheriff Nanos says he will not enforce federal Laken Riley Act

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he does not plan any changes if the bill becomes law, which would require federal officials to detain undocumented migrants arrested for minor crimes.

Federal prosecutions in Arizona up 71% in 2024 for unauthorized border crossings

New data from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Arizona shows that the number of people being prosecuted for entering the country illegally increased by 71% in 2024.

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.

Ruben Gallego becomes first Latino U.S. Senator from Arizona

Gallego will serve on the Banking, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Energy and Natural Resources committees.

Migrant help center brace for deportations under President-elect Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportation when he takes office, but in the absence of a clear plan, organizations that serve migrants are doing what they can to prepare.

In Arizona, support for mass deportation varies

Immigration and border security were top election issues that will carry into the new year.

Tucson Sector sees lowest migrant apprehensions in more than 4 years

December migrant apprehensions in Tucson Sector hit four-year low, dropping to just one-tenth of last year's record highs.

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