Fronteras Desk News

Mexican Company Could Benefit From Construction Of Border Wall
While Mexico has said it would never agree to pay for the border wall proposed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, analysts say a Mexican company could profit from its construction.
Jul. 20, 2016
Eloy Detention Center Reopens After Measles Outbreak
The detention center reopened Tuesday. Arizona had 22 reported cases of measles, all stemming from the facility.
Jul. 19, 2016
US To Inspect Cross-Border Nogales Tunnel
The General Services Administration plans to investigate the drainage tunnel running beneath the downtown Nogales port of entry in early August.
Jul. 19, 2016
As National Parks Turn 100, Worry Begins About Next 100
The National Park Service turns 100 in August. The centennial should be an occasion to celebrate, but the milestone comes at a time when parks are understaffed and are struggling with a $12 billion maintenance backlog. So park superintendents are worried about the next century and who’s going to visit and pay to maintain the nation’s crown jewels.
Jul. 19, 2016
In Southern Arizona, a Fight to Save a Dying Tree
The tree is known in government reports as Cottonwood W. It’s somewhere between 100 and 150 years old— and it's dying.
Jul. 18, 2016
US Wants Mexican Drug Trafficker To Pay $10 Billion In Fines
Federal prosecutors have asked a major Mexican drug trafficker pay a $10 billion fine and serve a life sentence for his crimes.
Jul. 13, 2016
Legislation Would Stiffen Penalty For Export Of Sacred Native American Artifacts
Legislation was introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate that would impose stiffer penalties on those who export sacred Native American artifacts.
Jul. 8, 2016
Measles Outbreak Causing Backlog Of Cases In Eloy Immigration Court
So far, 790 cases have been put on hold since the outbreak forced the shuttering of the court.
Jul. 8, 2016
Navajo Girls Death Prompts Amber Alert Taskforce
The Navajo Nation is creating its own Amber Alert plan to respond to kidnappings like the one that resulted in a young girl’s death in May. It would be the first of its kind in the country.
Jul. 8, 2016
Americas Auto Rejects Are Revived And Resold In Mexico
Mexico is making it harder to import used cars from the U.S., angering hundreds of importers along the border whose livelihoods depend the revival and resale of America's four wheeled rejects.
Jul. 8, 2016
Rights Group: ICE Internal Reviews Show Dangerous Lapses In Migrant Medical Care
ICE's internal review were released last month.
Jul. 7, 2016
Gangs Overwhelm Remote Navajo Nation Town
“When you call the cops they never show up,” said Piñon resident Grace Shonie. The community epitomizes the desperation many Navajo people feel due to the lack of adequate law enforcement.
Jul. 7, 2016
After 8-Year Vacancy, Navajo Hire Police Chief
The Navajo Nation announced Wednesday it has finally hired a police chief. The Navajo Police Department has gone eight years with the top position unfilled.
Jul. 6, 2016
Arizona Health Officials: ICE Prison Workers Refusing Measles Vaccine
Health officials say Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees are refusing measles vaccines and workers may be spreading the virus among their own familymembers in Arizona.
Jul. 6, 2016
New Mexicos Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Workers Compensation For Farm Workers
New Mexico was one of 16 states that didn't require worker's compensation for farm and ranch laborers. State Supreme Court justices ruled 4-1 that denying those workers such protection was unconstitutional.
Jun. 30, 2016
It's the first time the agency has released its findings into internal investigations on agents' weapon use.
Jun. 30, 2016
Health Officials: Eloy Detention Center Workers Refusing Measles Vaccinations, Fueling Outbreak
Pinal County health officials said 40 percent of detention center staff have refused to show they were vaccinated and refused vaccinations for the measles virus.
Jun. 30, 2016
Federal Judge Orders Release Of Tucson Border Patrol Holding Cell Photos
A federal judge earlier this week compelled the U.S. Homeland Security Department to release images of its Border Patrol holding cells in the agency’s Tucson Sector. The holding cells have long been referred to as hieleras, or ice boxes, because of the freezing temperatures inside.
Jun. 30, 2016
Report: Women Routinely Tortured, Abused By Mexican Army, Police
Amnesty International has released a scathing report on the physical and psychological torture of women arrested by the Mexican Army and police. This reinforces the United Nations conclusion that torture is common in Mexico.
Jun. 30, 2016
ACLU: Border Agents Forced Woman To Urinate In Drug Search, Added To Watch List
A civil rights group has released a series of reports alleging violations by agents with the U.S. Homeland Security Department.
Jun. 28, 2016

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