Emmanuel Uwayezu wa Kabano, originally from Rwanda, has made Tucson his home and become a beacon of hope and stability for African refugee youth in the community.
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.
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.
The number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2024 fell by more than a quarter while the number in the Tucson Sector increased, due to the sector reaching record highs in migrant crossings.
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