New data shows families continue crossing the border in large numbers in the Tucson Sector
Tucson Sector continues to have the highest number of migrants crossing, and by far the highest number of families and children, even as the total number of migrant apprehensions at the southern border dropped slightly from the previous month.
Pima County receives nearly $22 million for asylum seekers
Pima County is receiving nearly $22 million in federal funding to continue services to asylum seekers, who come to Tucson and smaller border communities after being released by Border Patrol.
Pima County to continue migrant services
County will avoid street releases at the end of the week, anticipating federal funding from the $650 million, in the border security funding bill, for shelter and services to asylum seekers.
Federal dollars for asylum seekers in Tucson on verge of running out as Congress releases spending deal
Congressional leaders unveiled a spending package with $650 million for short-term asylum services like Casa Alitas in Tucson. However, approval and allocation may come too late to avoid street releases.
The Buzz: What can states do at the US-Mexico border?
Federal law rules the land when it comes to border enforcement, but local governments can help.
NPR's Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Chinese Chorizo Festival returns to Tucson; A conversation with Nabil Ayers on his debut novel; And, a look into this year's Film Fest Tucson.
Pima County migrant shelter capacity stretched
The system was close to breaking in the days following the end of Title 42.
Officials prepare for change in border policy
As Title 42 comes to an end, border officials prepare for a possible influx in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border
Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall spent Tuesday meeting with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
One room schoolhouse gets law enforcment help
Apache Elementary gets help with migrants crossing the Cochise County campus.
The Buzz: Congress' new interest in the AZ/Mexico border
As congressional representatives flock to the state, we ask if their rhetoric is true.
Supreme Court wrestles over state challenges to federal immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with how strictly the federal government must enforce immigration policy.
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 3 The Border in the Governor's Race
Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.
Tale of two borders
Mexicans not seen at busy Arizona crossings
Illegal border crossings fall in July but remain high
The busiest sectors are in Texas.
