Trump offers $1,000 incentive to migrants who leave the country voluntarily
The Homeland Security Department pitched the monetary incentive as a more "dignified" way to leave the country, while saving taxpayers money.
Resettlement agencies warn admissions system is dismantled, despite court orders
When Trump abruptly ended the Refugee Resettlement Program, newly arrived families in Tucson and across the U.S. were left stranded—along with vetted refugees abroad. Three months later, despite court rulings, the system to bring them may no longer exist.
American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act
Plus, a huge decrease in border crossings, attorney Mo Goldman announces a run for CD6, and Superintendent Tom Horne on DEI in the Tucson Unified School District.
U.S. citizen detained for 10 days by immigration officials may not have known what he was signing
A 19-year-old man who was held by immigration officials for ten days may not have been aware of what he was doing, when he allegedly signed a paper provided by authorities, admitting to having entered the country illegally.
U.S. citizen in Arizona detained by immigration officials for 10 days
Immigration officials in Tucson arrested the 19-year-old man from Albuquerque on April 8, saying he had entered the country illegally, before a judge dismissed his case on April 17.
Trump ends legal assistance programs for migrants
Advocates say terminating these national legal access programs poses a significant threat to the rights of immigrant children, adults, and families.
Tucson PD receiving $500,000 from state border security fund
The Tucson City Council voted to accept state funding designed to enhance law enforcement efforts against illegal immigration within the city.
Border Czar addresses Arizona lawmakers
He strongly defended the Trump Administration's actions.
Democrats pushback on Arizona ICE Act
Democrats oppose the Arizona ICE Act, warning it mirrors 287g policies and could lead to racial profiling without improving public safety or stopping drug crime.
As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated
While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.
University of Arizona tells international students to carry essential documents at all times
Campus International students are being advised their social media and devices could be searched by Border Patrol.
From Refugee to Restaurateur: The Story of Zemam’s
How a man can go from a refugee of a war-torn country to owning one of the premiere restaurants in Tucson.
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.
