Rafael Carranza
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Tucson, AZ, United States
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Tijuana sees large influx of Ukrainians refugees as U.S. ramps up processing at border
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees are arriving to Tijuana every day to be processed into the U.S. at the San Ysidro border crossing. → Read More
Immigration advocates see urgency in Biden's speech to pass comprehensive reform
After a year in office for President Joe Biden, immigration advocates are pushing him to take more action on immigration reform. → Read More
Immigration agency extends length of certain work permits, announces new mission statement
Citizenship and Immigration Services said it would extend the validity of certain permits to reduce application times because of a processing backlog. → Read More
The U.S. sent back more than 71,000 migrants under 'Remain in Mexico.' Where are they now?
About 13,000 of the approximately 71,000 asylum seekers sent to Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols have been allowed into the U.S. What happened to the others? → Read More
16 killed, 14 injured in bus crash involving mine workers near US-Mexico border
Two buses collided Tuesday, killing 16 people and injuring 14 others near a mine south of the Arizona-Mexico border. → Read More
Thousands of Mexican Americans keep annual holiday travel plans to Mexico despite pandemic
Thousands of U.S. residents of Mexican descent maintained or modified plans to travel to Mexico for the holidays this year. → Read More
As border wall goes up, southern Arizona sees spike in human smuggling
The Border Patrol has documented instances of smugglers disguising vehicles as construction trucks or simply driving through gaps in the border wall. → Read More
Judge orders Trump administration to stop expelling unaccompanied migrant children at US-Mexico border
A U.S. judge has barred the Trump administration from expelling unaccompanied migrant children detained at the border under an emergency health order. → Read More
Donald Trump's border wall is a 'monument to racism,' advocacy groups say. What happens to it when Joe Biden becomes president?
Border advocates and conservationists said they would like to see a Joe Biden administration tear down portions of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. → Read More
Donald Trump made a lot of immigration and border promises in 2016. How did he deliver?
Trump's promises included the border wall, catch and release, DACA, sanctuary policies, criminal aliens, travel ban and legal immigration. → Read More
'Terrifying and painful' deaths of 2 migrant kids at border were preventable, doctors tell Congress
Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal and eight-year-old Felipe Gómez Alonzo died about two weeks apart after crossing the border illegally with their fathers. → Read More
Migrant rescues in Arizona desert exceed 2019 total despite COVID-19 pandemic
The number of migrants rescued by Border Patrol agents in the Arizona desert so far this year has already surpassed the total for fiscal year 2019. → Read More
Sonora health officials seek tougher border restrictions with Arizona over COVID-19 spread
The Mexican government said U.S. visitors would be vetted at border crossings during the Fourth of July weekend and that tourists will be turned away. → Read More
Overcrowding, substandard care for migrants at US Border Patrol facilities in 2019 surge, watchdog report says
A federal watchdog office's report shows the struggles Customs and Border Protection had in providing care to migrants that arrived en masse in 2019. → Read More
U.S. has turned away 41,000 migrants at southern border since pandemic restrictions began
U.S. Customs and Border Protection turned away 92 % of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, their enforcement statistics for May show. → Read More
U.S. border agency misused congressional funds meant for migrant care, watchdog says
A congressional audit concluded that U.S. Customs and Border Protection violated the law by misspending money earmarked for migrant care. → Read More
Trump administration wants input on private border wall construction
Customs and Border Protection is requesting information from contractors about allowing private businesses to build border walls on private property. → Read More
The Arizona-Mexico border is usually busy during Holy Week. This year, it's silent amid global coronavirus crisis
Thousands along the U.S.-Mexico border travel during Holy Week. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, border officials are asking people to stay home. → Read More
U.S. border agency confirms 160 COVID-19 cases among customs officers, border agents
Customs and Border Protection, responsible for securing U.S. borders, confirmed on Monday that 160 of its employees had tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Mexico's president shifts tone on coronavirus as border states press for more restrictions
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador began to heed the advice from public health experts and encouraged people in Mexico to stay home to avoid COVID-19. → Read More