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The Biden administration vowed to halt projects along the Mexico border implemented under former President Trump. But a new government contract reviewed by KJZZ News shows one of the Trump administration’s most divisive projects in Arizona is continuing.
Feb. 24, 2021
When the U.S. military was deployed to the Mexico border during the Trump administration, the Pentagon didn’t evaluate what the mission would cost, both in terms of money and in planning.
Feb. 24, 2021
Confirmation hearings started Feb. 23 in the U.S. Senate for Deb Haaland, President Joe Biden’s pick for Interior Secretary. If confirmed, she would be the first Native American cabinet secretary.
Feb. 24, 2021
If DNA tests confirm the body's identity, the leader of the Searching Mothers of Sonora says she'll continue with the group's work.
Feb. 23, 2021
A recent order by President Biden gives license to reimagine asylum at the southwest border. A union of federal workers who screen those seeking protection wants the U.S. to follow its own laws. A local legal aid group hopes for a remodel on a system built decades ago.
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Feb. 23, 2021
The pandemic in neighboring Sonora continues to head in the right direction.
As of this week, no Sonoran cities are considered to be at maximum risk for coronavirus spread.
Feb. 22, 2021
The furniture company La-Z-Boy has started operations at a plant in neighboring Sonora. The facility is in the border city of San Luis Rio Colorado, a 45-minute drive south of Yuma. Its opening will bring 500 jobs to the city, according to state officials.
Feb. 22, 2021
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has signed off on a preliminary permit for a project to create electricity with pumped water in northern Arizona.
Feb. 22, 2021
One of the signature projects for Mexico’s president since he took office in 2018 was to stop the construction of a new airport in Mexico City, while building a new one. The promise was to cut expenses and clear corruption from the project, but a congressional audit tells a different story.
Feb. 22, 2021
People hoping to become a U.S. citizen won’t have to take the elongated civics test crafted during the Trump administration. Unless they want to.
Feb. 22, 2021
Mexico’s coronavirus czar has become a well-known controversial character in his country. While he heads the strategy to fight the pandemic, he has been criticized for not following the same health protocols he recommends. And this weekend he revealed that he has contracted COVID-19.
Feb. 20, 2021
Agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement have new temporary instructions for how to do their jobs.
Feb. 19, 2021
For 2019, the Homeland Security Department counted roughly 190,000 green-card holders living in Arizona as potentially eligible to naturalize. On Saturday the local chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association hopes to reduce that number by helping people get ready to apply for citizenship.
Feb. 19, 2021
As of Friday afternoon, three candidates had officially registered with the state electoral institute. Another leading contender was to do so Saturday.
Feb. 19, 2021
Sonora's governor, who is head of the National Governors Conference, says the effort would have to be coordinated with federal authorities.
Feb. 19, 2021
Migrations from Central America to the United States continue, despite recent caravans dissolving. The Mexican government says migrants are encouraged by information on social media and their faith in the Biden administration — while using children to facilitate their transit.
Feb. 19, 2021
The University of Arizona will receive funding to help revive the state’s tribal histories that were recorded decades ago.
Feb. 18, 2021
Mexico will hold elections in June for local and state officials. One of the candidates, running for governor of the state of Guerrero, is facing allegations of rape and sexual abuse. But Mexico's president is downplaying the accusations.
Feb. 18, 2021
The Biden administration is pushing to accelerate the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations, while making them more accessible for everyone. But in Mexico, the government is being criticized for what many consider a slow process that is also raising privacy concerns.
Feb. 18, 2021
Nearly a month after President Biden took office, congressional Democrats have unveiled a sweeping immigration reform bill he asked them to start working on his first day.
Feb. 18, 2021