Border Patrol plans return to jail time for illegal border crossing
By Puente News Collaborative via Lauren Villagran/El Paso Times SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — Border Patrol agent Orlando Marrero-Rubio spotted two men…
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ABC-7 looking into health and environmental concerns at migrant camp
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more migrants continue to cross the border into El Paso, ABC-7 is speaking to health officials about the risk of diseases…
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Federal government sending over $300 million to communities dealing with migrant crises for humanitarian support
(KVIA) — The Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board is allocating $332.5 million to 35 communities dealing with a migrant surge. It’s…
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Tribal Police assisting Border Patrol as Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo experiences ‘influx’ of migrants
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tribal Police with the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo sent out an alert Friday warning that it is experiencing an…
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Hundreds of migrants set up camp behind border wall in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven and a half miles east of Sacred Heart Church is where we have seen hundreds of migrants camped out this month.…
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Migrants gather in Segundo Barrio ahead of lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants continue to gather in Segundo Barrio in downtown El Paso. Our crews have been on the scene, speaking with migrants…
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Challenges of keeping peace in the growing migrant camp in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC 7 continues our coverage of the border crisis and the growing migrant camp in Downtown El Paso. Since Monday the amount…
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UTEP warns lifting of Title 42 could disrupt commencement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is warning seniors and their families that the lifting of Title 42 could impact their graduation plans. Title 42 is…
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ABC-7 Xtra Depth: The Mexican Consulate responds to border challenges in the Fentanyl crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Mexican Consulate spoke to ABC-7 about the impact of fentanyl on the border. “Mexico is sorry about the crisis the U.S.…
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A look at who is enforcing the law in Segundo Barrio as migrants gather in the streets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is in downtown El Paso providing complete team coverage of the migrant crisis. Title 42 is set to be lifted on May 11.…
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Businesses in Downtown El Paso adjusting to increasing migrant presence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has spoken with the owner of a convenience store in downtown El Paso who says his sales have greatly increased with…
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Concerns over health of migrants waiting in El Paso as city prepares for lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been out on the streets of Segundo Barrio asking the migrants staying there about the conditions they have been…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Health authority talks about controlling the spread of disease among migrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the borderland prepares for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11, concerns are growing over the health of the migrants…
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Biden admin to send 1,500 troops to southern border for support roles ahead of expected migrant surge
Update: In a briefing Tuesday, the White Houses says the active duty troops will not be performing law enforcement tasks or directly interact with…
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Editor’s note: A previous version of this story listed data from the year 2021, which KVIA incorrectly labeled as data from the year 2022. Quotes…
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What El Paso city officials are saying over community concerns of how the disaster declaration will affect them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso submitted a total request of $40.2 million in federal funds for operations related to migrants, said…
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After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims “illegal immigrants”
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Gov. Greg Abbott expressed regret Monday after facing…
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Chicago mayor asks Texas to stop bussing migrants to her city, governor responds
Update: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to Lori Lightfoot’s letter. He is refusing to end his bussing policy. “If you truly want to ‘work…
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El Paso barber gives haircuts to migrants gathering at Sacred Heart Church
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants continue to gather around Sacred Heart Church as the expected lifting of Title 42 nears. Right now…
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How El Paso County is preparing for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are working to prepare for the potential influx of migrants expected when Title 42 is lifted…
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El Paso Mayor: Disaster declaration will allow city to prepare for end of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mayor Oscar Leeser said Sunday that his decision to declare a state of emergency for the city was made so that the community…
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Mayor Oscar Leeser declares a state of emergency effective May 1 to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency Sunday morning for the City of El Paso. It goes into effect on May 1 at 12:01 a.m.…
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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser set to update public on migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser will be addressing the public in a press conference at 11 a.m. Sunday. Mayor Leeser is set to…
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Border detention facilities reach capacity amid spike in migrants
(CNN) — Detention facilities along the US-Mexico border have surpassed capacity as a growing number of migrants cross into the United States leading…
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Border Patrol sector chief warns that El Paso motels are being used as stash houses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Anthony Scott Good is warning of local hotels being used as stash houses. Chief Scott…
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Some migrants downtown admit to crossing over illegally despite warnings from Border Patrol
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Days before the expected lifting of Title 42, hundreds of migrants are already camping at Sacred Heart Church. ABC-7 talked…
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Migrant camp in Juarez gets bigger; more migrants arrive ahead of lifting of Title 42
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A month after the fire inside the National Institute of Migration, migrants continue to camp outside of the building and…
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Sunday Xtra, One-On-One With New Border Patrol Chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The newly appointed Border Patrol chief for the El Paso Sector, Anthony Scott Good, is reacting to ABC-7’s special report,…
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Police say man robbed El Paso auto store while smuggling 6-year-old migrant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Albuquerque man is accused of robbing an auto parts store while attempting to smuggle three migrants, including a…
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Border Patrol ride-along: migrants on the run
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) –It’s a little past 6 a.m. and still dark outside. This is Sunland Park, New Mexico which is part of the Santa…
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