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A border and immigration blog

Border Patrol agents arrest 3, seize assault rifle

Border Patrol agents arrest 3, seize assault rifle

  • Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

One man told authorities he was being held captive. 

Photos: Rocky Point tourist patrol

Photos: Rocky Point tourist patrol

    The City of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, has a new Tourism Auxiliary Unit, a group of men and women that are there to render aid and serve as a buffer between tourists and law enforcement.

    Mother with child arrested in drug smuggling case

    Mother with child arrested in drug smuggling case

    • Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

    More than $200,000 worth of drugs found in her vehicle.

    Former Mexican mayor, Tucsonan sentenced to 21 years for drug trafficking

    Former Mexican mayor, Tucsonan sentenced to 21 years for drug trafficking

    • Curt Prendergast

    A federal judge sentenced a former Tucson resident who served as a mayor in Mexico to 21 years in prison on drug trafficking charges.

    Meth seizure at Nogales port largest in Arizona history

    Meth seizure at Nogales port largest in Arizona history

    • Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

    Federal authorities say the methamphetamine was worth more than $1.1 million.

    Label swap in Rio Rico part of $30 million ploy

    Label swap in Rio Rico part of $30 million ploy

    • Curt Prendergast

    Colorado company used false "Made in USA" tags to defraud, investigator says. 

    Border Patrol: Suspected smuggler hit agent with rock

    Border Patrol: Suspected smuggler hit agent with rock

    • Curt Prendergast

    A suspected smuggler threw a rock at a Border Patrol agent in a mountainous area near Nogales.

    Border Patrol: Suspected smuggler hit agent with rock

    Border Patrol: Suspected smuggler hit agent with rock

      A suspected smuggler threw a rock at a Border Patrol agent in a mountainous area near Nogales.

      Border Patrol: Suspect shot by agent in stable condition

      Border Patrol: Suspect shot by agent in stable condition

        The man shot by a Border Patrol agent Monday is in stable condition at a Tucson hospital, the agency said.

        Nearly $1 million in methamphetamine seized by Border Patrol

        Nearly $1 million in methamphetamine seized by Border Patrol

          Drugs seized at Interstate 19 checkpoint near Nogales.

          Paul A. Beeson

          Beeson new chief for Border Patrol's Tucson Sector

            Has spent 30 years in the agency.

            Bribery added to charges against Border Patrol agent

            Bribery added to charges against Border Patrol agent

              A federal grand jury charged a Border Patrol agent with bribery. 

              Bribery added to charges against Border Patrol agent

              Bribery added to charges against Border Patrol agent

                A grand jury added a corruption charge to a Border Patrol agent arrested Nov. 18 in Marana on suspicion of transporting 110 pounds of cocaine. 

                Authorities discover cross-border tunnel in Nogales

                Authorities discover cross-border tunnel in Nogales

                  Since 1990, 114 cross-border tunnels were discovered in the Border Patrol Tucson Sector.

                  Local News

                  Photos: Arizona can't hang with Michigan, falls 91-73 in the Final Four

                  Photos: Arizona can't hang with Michigan, falls 91-73 in the Final Four

                  The Wildcats never held a lead in losing to the Wolverines 91-73 in the late game of Saturday's Final Four, April 4, 2026, Indianapolis, Ind.

                  Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 6

                  Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 6

                  See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                  Photos: Thousands flock to Arizona Final Four watch parties in Tucson

                  Photos: Thousands flock to Arizona Final Four watch parties in Tucson

                  Thousands of eager Arizona fans flocked to Main Gate Square and McKale Center to watch the Wildcats take on the Wolverines in a Final Four matchup on Saturday night. 

                  Tucson's Top Stories: April 6

                  Tucson's Top Stories: April 6

                  Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                  State & Regional

                  Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                  Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                  In the past year, federal agents in southwest Arizona issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants under a 1952 provision enacted to track noncitizens, according to law enforcement records reviewed by AZCIR.

                  Rising electric bills power attention to low-voltage elections

                  Rising electric bills power attention to low-voltage elections

                  Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention in states like Arizona into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Rep. Matt Gress is hoping to convince the Federal Highway Administration to consider the segment of Interstate 11 around Tucson, which stretches between Nogales and Casa Grande, separately from the northern portion. Doing so, he says, could quicken construction of I-11, which is envisioned to one daconnect Mexico through Nogales to Canada.

                  Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                  Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                  A new court filing says Congress gave exclusive authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate wagering on future events, overriding efforts in Arizona and other states to do so.

                  Nation & World

                  Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show as search for mom continues

                  Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show as search for mom continues

                  Savannah Guthrie is back on the "Today" show.

                  Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ after mom’s disappearance

                  Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ after mom’s disappearance

                  Savannah Guthrie made her return as host of the NBC morning show after more than two months.

                  Data Centers: 'It is an opportunity for us as a state to press pause.'

                  Data Centers: 'It is an opportunity for us as a state to press pause.'

                  Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is now vying to become the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor in the 2026 election, sat down with the Ledger-Enquirer to discuss policy issues that impact Muscogee County and the state at-large. Here's her response to a question about data …

                  Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

                  Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

                  With the average price of a gallon of gas topping $4 nationally, some federal and state officials discussed temporarily reducing motor fuel taxes to provide relief to motorists.

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                  Former Arizona governor admitted to partaking in Peep jousting

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Faculty concerned about changes to U of A admissions policy

                  Faculty concerned about changes to U of A admissions policy

                  Crime

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                  The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                  The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                  Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                  Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                  Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                  Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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                  Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                  Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                  Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                  Shopping

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                  Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                  Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                  Crime

                  Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                  Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                  A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                  Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                  Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                  Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                  Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                  Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                  A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                  Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                  Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                  A 48-year-old woman was shot to death and a 39-year-old man was wounded Saturday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                  Politics

                  Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                  Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                  In the past year, federal agents in southwest Arizona issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants under a 1952 provision enacted to track noncitizens, according to law enforcement records reviewed by AZCIR.

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                  Rep. Matt Gress is hoping to convince the Federal Highway Administration to consider the segment of Interstate 11 around Tucson, which stretches between Nogales and Casa Grande, separately from the northern portion. Doing so, he says, could quicken construction of I-11, which is envisioned to one daconnect Mexico through Nogales to Canada.

                  Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                  Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                  A new court filing says Congress gave exclusive authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate wagering on future events, overriding efforts in Arizona and other states to do so.

                  Tucson Water violates state rules for keeping track of its drinking supply

                  Tucson Water violates state rules for keeping track of its drinking supply

                  Tucson Water violated state requirements for two straight years, limiting how much of its drinking water is lost or not properly accounted for after all of its deliveries were totaled and analyzed.

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