Asylum seekers hopeful despite deportation warnings
Somerton, Arizona (AZ Family) —President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy changes are likely to impact families seeking refuge in the U.S., but many say the policy is still moving forward despite the proposed overhaul . Talks have already begun on reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” immigration border policy. Earlier this week, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky […]
‘THANK YOU, JESUS’: Video Shows Woman In Tears. Police Say They Thwarted Asylum Seeker’s Rape Attempt
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office in Florida released a video Friday showing an illegal immigrant attempting to rape a young woman after she called 911. While making the emergency call, the woman pretended to order pizza, a common euphemism for rape and assault victims who don’t want to let their attacker know they’re seeking help. When […]
Tucson prepares for end of federal funding for asylum seekers
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson City Council held a study session Wednesday, Feb. 21, to discuss the impending end of federal funds currently used to assist asylum seekers. Current federal funding is expected to run out on March 31st, giving cities like Tucson just under six weeks to decide how to deal with the […]
Pima County winding down program to house, transport asylum seekers as funding may be running out
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Pima County has begun the process of eliminating a program that transports asylum seekers from Tucson to other destinations around the country. The county took over the small program five years ago to coordinate the efforts of nonprofits, state and federal agencies, and other southern Arizona counties. At the time, […]
Federal money for asylum seekers may be running out, putting Pima County in financial bind
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Pima County Executive Jan Lesher said: memo Directs all departments and outside agencies involved in feeding, housing, and transporting asylum seekers to develop contingency plans in the event federal funds are depleted. A bipartisan agreement was reached in the U.S. Senate that would provide funding for the county's efforts. It […]
Even with drop in asylum seekers, Pima County anxious for more federal funding
County Administrator Jan Lescher said that despite the drop, the county continued to admit up to 9,500 immigrants a week. Without more money, Lesher says, migrants are imminently being released onto the streets. She spoke to AZPM at a press conference at the Port of Lukeville late last week. “We've been very clear that we're […]
Migrants and asylum seekers detained in Yuma County, Arizona
Arizona Republic Handing water to immigrants and asylum seekers detained by U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near the Cocopa Indian Tribe Reservation in Yuma County, Arizona, Yuma Resident, Arizona, California Humanitarian Union Director Fernando Quiros (right). July 28, 2022. Joel Angel Juarez/Republic Fernando Quiros, a resident of Yuma and director of the […]
FACT CHECK: Is A Liverpool Bank Being Refurbished To House Asylum Seekers?
image Shared by Facebook A bank in Kirkby, Liverpool, claims to be being refurbished to accommodate asylum seekers. Verdict: False There is no evidence for this claim. Looking at the listing for this building, we see that it is currently available for rent and advertised as an office building. Fact check: Immigrant rights groups said […]
Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
phoenix – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a comprehensive executive order to protect those involved in legally obtained abortions from prosecution. The order prohibits district attorneys from filing abortion-related charges without a court order and prohibits state agencies from aiding criminal investigations. In addition, Arizona does not accept extradition requests for persons wanted […]
DHS ‘shortchanged’ border cities by funding NYC shelters for asylum seekers
Senators Kirsten Cinema and Mark Kelly said the Biden administration was “deficit” in communities along the Southwest border and “willing” Congress by pumping millions of immigrant care workers into New York City. overturned,” he said. Earlier this year, two Arizona senators joined senators from New Mexico and California in a move to secure $800 million […]
