Migrants crossing the border in more ways than one
Activity at the U.S. – Mexico border in Yuma continues to rise despite the heat. Criminals are not only smuggling humans, they’re also bringing…
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Migrants from all over the world attempt to cross through Yuma Sector
New numbers from Yuma Sector Border Patrol, showing the top 10 countries, migrants are coming from. Brazil is #1, with 20,000 apprehensions just…
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Off-duty BP agent stops alleged carjacking
Border patrol says the agent witnessed a local pastor being assaulted and jumped into action…
Continue ReadingThis runner qualified for the Olympics but his DACA status almost kept him away from his dream
By Nicole Chavez, CNN When Luis Grijalva crossed the finish line at the NCAA track and field championships last month, he knew he could reach his…
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Border Patrol rescues eight migrants within 48-hour period
In two separate incidents, the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector rescued eight undocumented individuals in the Jacumba WIlderness…
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Migrant apprehensions at the border continue to soar
High temperatures usually cause a decrease in activity at the U.S. – Mexico border. This year, the number of migrants making their way to our country…
Continue ReadingWyden delays key Biden immigration nominee until he gets more info on Portland unrest response
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon will not advance President Joe Biden’s pick to lead US Customs and Border…
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Migrant housing in Yuma hotel could be extended beyond September
Migrants who are seeking asylum are still being housed in a Yuma hotel while they wait for their court…
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Bird’s eye view of illegal border crossing dangers
U.S. Border Patrol agents with Yuma Sector have performed hundreds of rescues this year. Now, here’s an exclusive look at what these rescues look…
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DHS begins administering J&J vaccine to immigrant detainees
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Department of Homeland Security is administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to immigrant detainees as…
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Migrant processing on the rise causing less enforcement along border
More than 1,800 migrants were apprehended in the Yuma Sector over the past weekend. On average, anywhere from 450 to 650 asylum seekers are being…
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U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema tours San Ysidro port of entry
California lawmakers and U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D – Ariz.) toured the San Ysidro port of entry in San Diego on…
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Arizona senator and congress members hear challenges at the border
As Chair of the Senate’s Border Management Subcommittee, Sen. Sinema visits border regions to secure the borders and support border communities to…
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Pressure mounts on Biden administration to lift restrictions on US borders
The restrictions, which are mutually agreed upon with Mexico and Canada, are renewed monthly. The latest restrictions, announced in June, will remain…
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El Centro Sector Border Patrol continues rescuing migrants in triple digit temperatures
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector rescued multiple migrants over the last week, as many undocumented individuals continue their…
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More than 1M migrants arrested at U.S.-Mexico border since October
In March, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas estimated that the US was “on pace to encounter more individuals on the southwest border…
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Asylum seekers housed in Yuma hotel
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls confirms that migrants are going to be housed at Wingate by Wyndham in Yuma as early as Friday.…
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Raul Ortiz named new U.S. Border Patrol chief
The Acting Commissioner for Customs and Border Protection, Troy Miller, appoints Raul Ortiz as the 25th Chief of the U.S. Border…
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BP Chief Rodney Scott, who supported Trump’s wall, resigns
Scott’s resignation comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on…
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Kamala Harris to make first trip to the border as vice president this week
Vice President Kamala Harris will head to the US-Mexico border on Friday, a source familiar with the trip told…
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