Trump administration finalizes deal to send asylum seekers to Honduras
The administration forged a similar deal with the government of Guatemala last year.
Groups question risk, expense of border wall construction during coronavirus pandemic
Critics say big construction crews are still at work — increasing the risk of spreading the virus and traveling to other states.
Groups offer support for conservationists challenging border wall construction
Local governments, archaeologists and others have filed briefs supporting a challenge to the waiver of laws for border wall construction.
Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras
Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
Defense tries to move more money for border wall construction
The move has some in Congress calling constitutional foul.
Tohono O'odham Nation denounces border wall construction and blasting of cultural sites
The blasting project reportedly went through Monument Hill, an Indigenous burial site on ancestral Tohono O'odham land.
Arizona House votes to let landowners build border walls with no permits
Private landowners wouldn't need to ask the city or county for a permit under the legislation, which is heading to the Arizona Senate.
Grijalva asks feds to 'respect tribal lands' during border construction
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva is asking the Department of Homeland Security to formally consult with the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Trump administration wins appeal, pushes border fence projects forward
A lower court had stopped construction on 175 miles of the southwest border in areas along all four border states.
Feds waived environment, other regs on 90 miles of state border in 2019
The waivers were aimed at streamlining wall construction on nearly one-quarter of Arizona's border with Mexico.
US government loses two border fence funding lawsuits
Together, they block nearly $4 billion in military funds to build a new border fence.
Tucson City Council could call for end of "remain in Mexico" policy
The message to the president is supported by by Romero and Kozachick.
Border Patrol agent dies during search in remote area
The FBI is leading the investigation into the agent's death south of Patagonia.
US moves FEMA, Coast Guard money to fund border programs
$217 million would be moved to fund things like increasing the number of beds for detained immigrants.
Head of CBP defends agency's response to migration 'crisis'
Mark Morgan says politicians and the news media are unfairly demonizing border agencies.
