Border Security

The question of whether Arizonans get to vote on what's being billed by Republicans as a border security measure could depend on whether a judge believes that enhanced penalties for selling fentanyl have anything to do with provisions about crossing the border illegally or whether someone not here legally gets a library card.

City of Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls discusses President Joe Biden's recent executive order to secure the southern border, HCR 2060, the city budget, and the upcoming election.

In the days leading up to the 100th birthday of the Border Patrol, which happend on May 28th, Arizona Edition sat down with former agents to learn more about our sector's storied history. Janalyn Buseck — who retired as a supervisory agent in 2016, says her three decades of service seemed to flash by in the blink of an eye.

State lawmakers voted Tuesday send a border security measure to the November ballot after disputing the legal, moral, cost and fallout questions if it is approved. The 31-29 party-line vote in the Republican-controlled House followed two hours of lawmakers arguing the merits and pitfalls of enacting a law that would give the state a role in dealing with illegal immigration

The Arizona House of Representatives today gave final approval of HCR 2060, the “Secure the Border Act,” sending it to voters this November.

The visit comes ahead of a vote on state legislation that would expand the powers of state law enforcement and stiffen penalties for some drug crimes.

Border security legislation stalled Tuesday, at least temporarily, amid concerns by one senator about some of its provisions.

Voices from a recent border rally, understanding the supply chain, South County News and the Wellton Reels.

Title 42 shift cuts crossings by 65% in Yuma Sector