Mexican officials to enforce tourist permit requirement for Rocky Point travelers
In May, Mexican officials will begin enforcing the requirement for tourists traveling to Rocky Point to carry the proper tourist permit — a rule that has long been in place but was rarely enforced.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce
The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.
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.
Trump suspends legal aide to thousands of migrant children in the U.S.
The Trump administration ended legal aid for unaccompanied minors, leaving them without representation in immigration court.
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.
Trump terminates Biden appointee, head of Arizona U.S. attorneys
He took over the job in 2021.
High speed chase bill passes U.S. House
The bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani has a companion bill in the Senate.
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.
Troops headed to Ft. Huachuca for border surge
The troops are coming from New York.
Some migrants opt to stay at U.S.-Mexico border after Trump blocks asylum pathways
Some migrants who hoped to seek asylum are deciding to make a home at the U.S.-Mexico border after the Trump administration cut off most legal pathways to asylum.
If tariffs hit, price of tomatoes will likely increase 25%
The White House announced that the president will impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada starting Saturday, a move some experts consider unprecedented since NAFTA's creation in the mid-90s.
Douglas declares an emergency in anticipation for effects from Trump's border policy
The emergency declaration passed in a three to two vote.
