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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at one of his press conferences at Mexico's National Palace in Mexico City.

Mexico’s president says U.S. must tackle root causes of migration

Mexican leaders have faced sharp criticism after images showed the country’s immigration officials crack down on migrants at its southern border.

File image of a Border Patrol vehicle on patrol along the Arizona-Mexico border.

Border by numbers: all Border Patrol sectors aren't equal

Data show who crosses the border depends on location.

A border patrol vehicle drives along the border wall in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Border apprehensions rose to a new high in July, but so-called Title 42 expulsions are slightly down

Border-wide, less migrants were subject to Title 42 than were taken into custody. Still, less than half were released in the U.S.

Since the year 2000, the Pima County Medical Examiner has received nearly 4,000 sets of human remains from people who died crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona. Here, a cross marking the place where a man in his 30s died in 2009 lays a few hundred yards from one of the water stations the nonprofit Humane Borders sets out for migrants crossing the desert.

Deaths along the Arizona-Mexico border are on pace to set a new record

More than 140 sets of remains have been recovered from the Arizona desert so far this year.

A staff member with the Casa Alitas Welcome Center gives an orientation to migrants who have just been brought from Nogales by the Border Patrol. Migrants will stay at the center for a few days while working out travel arrangements to connect with family in the U.S.

Migrants from Texas being flown to Tucson

As Rio Grande Valley surpasses capacity, Pima County administrator says some migrants and asylum seekers are coming to Tucson.

A group of migrants and Border Patrol agents along the border fence in Yuma County. June 2021.

As Biden continues to use Title 42, ACLU resumes lawsuit against it

The controversial protocol allows border officers to turn migrants back across the border into Mexico without processing.

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva is representing Guatemala in the Olympics.

Arizona DACA recipient headed for the Olympics

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva came from Guatemala when he was 1-year-old

A GPS ankle bracelet is visible on the ankle of a migrant at Casa Alitas in Tucson. June 2021.

Mounting court backlogs drag out legal process for immigrants

A discussion with Tucson immigration attorney Patricia Mejia.

A globe is visible in the foreground as a child runs past at Casa Alitas in Tucson. The nonprofit offers shelter, medical aid and helps arrange travel for migrants admitted into the United States.

Migrant families find refuge at Tucson’s Casa Alitas

The non-governmental organization is seeing an increase in the number of people it's aiding this year.

A view of newly-constructed border fencing in Sasabe. June 2021.

Arizona 360 explores increase in border apprehensions and migrants’ journeys

Lorraine Rivera travels across Pima and Yuma counties for a firsthand look at enforcement and rescues.

Border Patrol chief who supported Trump's wall is forced out

Trump appointed official will be reassigned

The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Border officials warn of heat dangers in south Arizona

An excessive heat warning for many parts of southern and central Arizona is expected to begin Saturday

Border Patrol Tucson Sector Interim Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin. May 2021.

Border Patrol chief in Tucson discusses increase in apprehensions

Agents are encountering more single adults and children.

A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for Arizona students with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year

A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.

A group of demonstrators walk along the border wall in a march led by migrants and asylum seekers in Nogales, Sonora on April 30, 2021. The event was meant to urge President Biden to act on immigration reform.

Migrants, asylum seekers march in Nogales, Sonora

They say they want to hold President Biden accountable for his promise undertake immigration reform

Sama Alshaibi at Artpace in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her project "The Cessation".

The vision of Sama Alshaibi.

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