Immigration

The Texas land commissioner says the state has successfully blocked cartels from a small island on the southern border. FOX's Chelsea Torres is in McAllen, Texas where agencies say this area was heavily used for smuggling.

In this Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook speaks with Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council. They discuss issues at the border and what's going on in Washington D.C. to help ease what's being described as an unprecedented amount of people crossing.

Republican members of the Congressional Western Caucus met in Southern Arizona to discuss border issues and speak with those impacted by them.

Arizona migrants arrested 'not affiliated' with NYPD attack case despite reports: DA

Four migrants arrested in Arizona Monday are "not affiliated" with the investigation into the brutal Times Square beating of two NYPD officers, despite earlier reports, according to the Manhattan DA.

US House vote to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas fails

The roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border.

Border battle: Security bill faces uphill battle in Congress

The bill contains a number of provisions that supporters say will protect the border, alongside billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign humanitarian aid endeavors.

The bill contains a number of provisions that supporters say will protect the border. It also includes $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, $14 billion to Israel, along with $10 billion in foreign humanitarian aid. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak spoke with Arizona's independent senator, Kyrsten Sinema, about the bill. She was among the three senators who helped negotiate it.

Senators release long-awaited border security deal, pair with Israel and Ukraine aid

The bill would alter the asylum system at the border with faster and tougher enforcement and provide substantial military aid to Israel and Ukraine.

Border counties in Arizona have been saying they need more help, and it looks like some is on the way. The National Guard is arriving in Cochise County, after Sheriff Mark Dannels asked for help. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

House Republicans take party-line vote toward Mayorkas impeachment with border becoming 2024 campaign issue

The Homeland Security Committee voted after midnight Wednesday to recommend the two articles of impeachment to the full House. But Alejandro Mayorkas argues the GOP should instead be working with the Biden administration on U.S.-Mexico border issues.

Public schools across the country are trying to keep up with the flood of new migrants, and some teachers say they are being stretched fin. Reporter Kennedy Hayes has more.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is the target of an attempt to impeach by Republicans who are accusing him of nor enforcing laws along the southern border. Articles of impeachment have been drawn up against Majorkas, with some members of the House Homeland Security Committee believing that Mayorkas is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Nightly Roundup: Border security bill latest; Trump defamation trial verdict

From the latest on a border security bill that appears to have stalled to the verdict in Former President Donald Trump's defamation case, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Border crisis: Arizona sheriffs call for action as bill appears to have stalled in Congress

Negotiations over a border security reform bill appear to have stalled, and sheriffs for Arizona's border counties say action on the border is far past due.

Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggests it will be 'dead on arrival' in House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a strong stand against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.

Republicans in the Arizona State Senate announced a plan on Jan. 24 that aims to deter illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. A bill named 'Arizona Border Invasion Act' would allow local, county, and state law enforcement to arrest people who cross illegally, or refuse to leave after being ordered to for certain crimes.

Cochise, Yuma sheriffs detail U.S.-Mexico border realities: 'Ugliest I've ever seen it'

The Arizona House of Representatives hosted a special joint session on the situation at the southern border on Wednesday. "I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of this border after four decades, and right now it's the ugliest I've ever seen it," an Arizona sheriff said.

The Arizona House of Representatives hosted a special joint session on the situation at the southern border on Wednesday. "I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of this border after four decades, and right now it's the ugliest I've ever seen it," an Arizona sheriff said.

The rancher, identified as George Alan Kelly, was arrested nearly a year ago for allegedly shooting an unarmed 48-year-old migrant. Court documents show he believed the group of people he shot at were trespassing and ruining his way of life. Earlier this month, Kelly rejected a plea deal that would have reduced his charge to a count of negligent homicide.

US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned

The U.S. Homeland Security Department said that Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.

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