AZ House votes for $50 million in additional border-related funding
The Arizona House voted yesterday to allot millions in the next fiscal budget to the Department of Public Safety for local enforcement of border-related crimes — a measure that passed with help from one Tucson Democrat.
Tariffs could raise price of produces, cars and more
President Donald Trump is renewing his promise of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying he could implement them as soon as Tuesday, which experts say could lead to higher costs for consumers across a host of products.
Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office
Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.
Venezuelan family in Tucson faces ICE inquiry
The family — a husband and wife and their four children — say their legal documentation is in order
TUSD discusses adding immigration status to protected categories
Tucson Unified has proposed adding immigration status as protected on a list that includes disability, race, religion, gender identity and more in its non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
Migrant apprehensions in January lowest since COVID
New federal data shows border apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border were the lowest in January they’ve been since May of 2020, during the COVID low.
Kelly questions cost of using military aircraft for deportations
Arizona's senior senator claims plane used to send deportees to India cost four times what a charter flight would.
Tucson religious groups denounce efforts at mass-deportation
More than a dozen religious leaders and about 100 people gathered in Tucson Thursday to denounce the Trump administration’s efforts at mass-deportations, including the order to allow immigration agents to enter places of worship.
Legislature debating leasing Marana prison to federal government for immigration enforcement
The deal has passed its first state Senate committee.
Nogales, Son., announces 400 National Guard Members and opens shelter for deported nationals
The mayor of Nogales, Sonora, says 400 Mexican National Guard members are arriving as part of the agreement made by Mexico’s president to bolster border security.
Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools
Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.
Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access
The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.
Douglas declares an emergency in anticipation for effects from Trump's border policy
The emergency declaration passed in a three to two vote.
Tucson K-12 schools say immigration officials still need warrant to come on campuses
Despite President Trump's executive order allowing immigration enforcement in schools, TUSD will maintain its policy of requiring a judicial warrant for law enforcement on campus.
Department of Justice stops federally-funded legal aid, affecting detained Arizona immigrants
The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project will no longer be able to schedule group rights presentations in detention centers.
