Two-year anniversary of migrant crash in Holtville
13 migrants were the victims of the car accident in Holtville two years ago where 28 migrants were traveling, 13 of whom lost their lives after…
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Yuma sector border activity remains low
According to the Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief, between February 19th and 25th, more than 2,500 migrants were arrested from 41 different countries.…
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El Centro Border Patrol agents arrest U.S. citizen and seize $746,000
Per a press release, the arrest occurred on February 17 at approximately 7:38pm when an SUV approached the Highway 86…
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Arizona rancher faces lesser murder charge in migrant death
An Arizona rancher accused of killing a Mexican man on his land near the U.S.-Mexico border while allegedly firing at a group of unarmed migrants is…
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Arizona sheriffs show support for local law enforcement at border hearing
Sheriffs from across the state of Arizona made their way to Yuma city…
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Yuma set to host congressional border hearing
“It’s a fact-finding mission, to find out what the challenges are specifically and how to address them,” County Supervisor Jonathan Lines…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Immigration through their eyes
A special report from Abraham Retana where he spoke to minors in Mexicali to learn about immigration through their…
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Biden administration rolls out new asylum restrictions mirroring Trump-era policy
The Biden administration released a new rule Tuesday that largely bars migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to the US-Mexico…
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Rep. Grijalva to visit Somerton ahead of House GOP Judiciary’s Yuma visit
Grijalva will visit the Somerton area on Thursday. However, Grijalva’s visit will coincide with the GOP House Judiciary Committee’s trip to…
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Migrants seek economic opportunity and safety in the United States
Over 100 migrants illegally crossed the border early Sunday morning, but then gave themselves up to Border…
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Drug tunnel discovered near the west border in Mexicali
An apparent drug tunnel was discovered recently a few feet from the border wall in…
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Yuma County Supervisor travels to D.C. seeking border solutions
“We need to have the border under control, and we need immigration reform,” Chairman Martin Porchas…
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U.S. exploring “expediated removal” to Mexico
YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – The Biden Administration is considering an unprecedented step to help stem the flow of migrants entering the U.S. from the…
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1400+border crossers charged with alleged human smuggling
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office says almost 1,500 were criminally charged for entering or re-entering our country. The…
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Sharp decline in migrant crossings in Yuma sector
YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – Customs and Border Protection released apprehension numbers for January. It’s confirmed what we’ve been seeing and…
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House Judiciary Committee will hold hearing on border crisis in Yuma
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “The Biden Border Crisis: Part II,” in…
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Supreme Court drops Title 42 case
The move follows a recent message from lawyers from President Biden’s Department of Justice, telling the Supreme Court the case would be moot as the…
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Sharp decline for Yuma migrant apprehensions in January
In January, just over 10,000 migrants were apprehended in…
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Attorney’s Office announces immigration enforcement numbers
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said almost 1,500 people were criminally charged for entering or re-entering our…
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Migrant crossing slowdown in Yuma continues
In his State of the Union speech, President Biden touted his efforts to make more migrants eligible for Title 42…
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