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Pima County files murder charges against undocumented man in federal custody

The Pima County Attorney is moving ahead with first-degree murder charges against a man who the federal government took into custody, saying he was in the country illegally.

A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm

U.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump.

Cochise County Sheriff partners with drone company for border surveillance pilot program

A Canadian-founded company that specializes in drone technology says it is partnering with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office on a pilot program to enhance surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border border.

New report warns Arizona border wall could destroy critical jaguar migration corridor

Environmental groups cite endangered species risks in San Rafael Valley as DHS fast-tracks construction, bypassing key environmental protections .

Daniel Hernandez incident in Bisbee, the mysterious Project Blue's unknown water use

Arizona's Congressional District 7 candidate, Daniel Hernandez, has an incident in Bisbee, Tucson's mysterious "Project Blue" data center and its unknown water use, chaos at the State Capitol, and are beloved Arizona public lands really for sale?

A look at how Trump's big bill could change the US immigration system

The bill sets aside $46.5 billion for what the House Homeland Security Committee calls an "integrated border barrier system" along the U.S.-Mexico border and $45 billion to expand the network of immigrant detention facilities.

Ban on camping in washes, TEP's proposed 14% rate hike, and local No Kings protests

The Tucson City Council votes to ban camping in washes, a controversial new data center named "Project Blue," TEP's proposed 14% rate hike, southern Arizona's No Kings protests, and border wall construction. Plus, Larry Starks on Juneteenth.

Republicans align with Trump at CD 7 debate

Three Republican candidates made their case to represent the overwhelmingly blue Congressional District 7 tonight.

DHS memo details how National Guard troops will be used for immigration enforcement

The Trump administration now plans to use Guard troops for law enforcement activities, including "night operations and rural interdiction," as well as "guard duty and riot control" inside immigrant detention facilities.

Under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ Arizona could recoup $196M Ducey spent to turn shipping containers into a border wall that lasted 5 months

Leaders in many states from both parties have complained about footing the bill for border security because Biden wasn’t doing enough.

Arrests at Phoenix courthouse by ICE officials, two-year anniversary of border patrol shooting

ICE officials make arrests at immigration court in Phoenix and the two-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Tohono O'odham man by border patrol agents. Plus, Daniel Hernandez releases CD7 run ad, and firefighters showing increased levels of PFAS.

'We still have no closure:' Deadly Border Patrol incidents leave families searching for justice

Customs and Border Protection is the nation's largest law enforcement agency. What happens when people are hurt or killed on their watch?

South Tucson awarded $30K grant to preserve Latinx cultural and historic heritage

The community-driven project will document stories, historic landmarks and cultural traditions.

Pima County suing Trump administration over funds for asylum seekers

Pima County is suing the Department of Homeland Security to recover millions the government owes for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025.

Gallego says border plan differs from predecessor's Senate failure

Gallego’s office says this is a framework, and he’ll engage colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work on legislation.

Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan

Gallego's plan comes three months into President Donald Trump's administration as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of carrying out mass deportations.

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