New Border Patrol chief talks challenges, wins in the Tucson Sector
AZPM’s Danyelle Khmara recently sat down with the new chief of the Tucson Sector Border Patrol Sean McGoffin to discuss the drop in migrants at the border, the deadly desert crossing, human smuggling pursuits, working under different presidents and more.
Migrant apprehensions remain low at U.S.-Mexico border
New federal data shows that the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border in the Tucson Sector remained relatively low in October following the presidential proclamation in June that restricted access to asylum.
Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump
Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies who seized over 6 million fentanyl pills and more than 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing efforts on border security.
Arizona’s border security prop headed toward passing
Arizona’s border security Proposition 314 was headed toward passing with more than 60 percent of the vote Tuesday night.
New border operations center to support cross-agency investigations
Governor Katie Hobbs was in Sierra Vista Monday for the dedication of a new border operations center that will allow law enforcement agencies to work together on criminal cases related to border security.
Arizona top spot for ammunition smuggled into Mexico
New federal data shows that the largest seizures of ammunition going from the U.S. into Mexico in fiscal year 2024 were at Arizona ports of entry.
New data shows Arizona continues to be hot spot for fentanyl smuggling
The largest quantity of fentanyl seized by border officials at the U.S.-Mexico border was in Arizona for the second fiscal year in a row.
Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race
Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.
Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally
"We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.
Border Patrol apprehensions in FY24 fall while Tucson Sector increases due to record highs of asylum seekers
The number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2024 fell by more than a quarter while the number in the Tucson Sector increased, due to the sector reaching record highs in migrant crossings.
Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson
The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.
Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.
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The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.
Human smuggling charges in Arizona increase while border apprehensions drop
The US Attorney’s office in Arizona has charged more people for smuggling undocumented migrants in the last three months, even though fewer people are crossing the border illegally.
Across party lines, stakeholders worry about the impact of border security Prop 314
Sent to voters by GOP lawmakers, Prop 314 would enact a host of new regulations under the umbrella of border security. But despite polling showing broad voter support, there is opposition across the political aisle for both economic and social reasons.
