Jury says it’s deadlocked in ‘We Build The Wall’ fraud trial
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury said it was deadlocked Thursday in its deliberations of charges against a Colorado…
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Juarez shelter opens new chapter for hosting migrants
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — A Juarez shelter is helping migrants beyond the basic necessities of life. Three weeks ago, the Enrique “Kiki” Romero Municipal…
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El Paso County finalizing plan for the lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, TX – The delayed lifting of Title 42 has given El Paso County more time to find facilities and prepare for the overflow of migrants. The…
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Second arrest made in Socorro woman’s murder
EL PASO, Texas – Detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit have made a second arrest in a homicide that happened on Feb.…
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Woman flees, assaults deputy after reportedly stealing from a restaurant
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies respond to a report of a theft at a restaurant in Clint. A description of the suspect was provided…
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Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team details services provided by the team
EL PASO, Texas – Live Active-El Paso hosted a Mental Health Resource Fair at San Jacinto Plaza. The fair included deputies from the El Paso County…
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El Paso’s migrant response shaped by concerns of Abbott reaction, mayor says
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser on Monday said he didn’t call for a disaster declaration over the increasing number of migrants coming through…
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Not all migrants get exempted, even with Title 42 restrictions remaining in place
El Paso, Texas – Even as Title 42 restrictions continue, and border patrol agents in the El Paso sector expel migrants, there are exemptions made…
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El Paso leaders vote to approve an emergency ordinance to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – An emergency ordinance was issued by the city Monday to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge if and when Title…
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County Commissioners discuss more “creative” ways to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – On the day Title 42 was supposed to be lifted, regional leaders continued to grapple with how to handle an anticipated surge in…
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Despite ruling on Title 42, biggest shelter in Juarez braces itself for migrant surge
CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua – “La Casa del Migrante” is a place where countless migrants find a moment of refuge during their journey north of the…
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Federal judge rules Title 42 restrictions must continue
UPDATE: The Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling to keep Title 42 in place. In a statement, spokesman Anthony Coley said:…
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WATCH: We may see more migrant releases this week, says Director of Annunciation House shelter
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. — Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House shelter, says he expects more releases of immigrants to El Paso’s streets this…
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No state of emergency declaration yet El Paso County Judge tells New York Post
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the city and county of El Paso is opting not to declare a state of emergency yet,…
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Border Patrol braces for new chapter post Title 42
EL PASO, Texas – Undocumented migrants attempting to cross the border is nothing new for Border Patrol agents working along the El Paso sector of…
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El Paso County leaders to discuss additional plans to house migrants
EL PASO, Texas — With the potential lifting of Title 42 looming, El Paso County Commissioners will be discussing additional plans to help alleviate…
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Near-miss caught on camera as migrants cross on train tracks near Mt. Cristo Rey
EL PASO, Texas — A video posted online shows a group of migrants walking along elevated train tracks at the border near Mount Cristo Rey. Moments…
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Las Cruces church prepares amid possible lifting of Title 42
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Despite recent increase in asylum seekers at the border, El Calvario United Methodist Church continues preparations to…
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Migrants continue to be expelled to Juarez as we near possible lifting of Title 42
CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua – As we near Title 42 possibly being lifted, Ciudad Juarez is already experiencing a rise of migrants coming to the border. On…
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With no wall, Big Bend Border Patrol uses “Old West” strategies to stop migrants and contraband
BOQUILLAS CROSSING, Texas – At the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National park, there is no border wall. To the eye, the river looks like an…
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Smoky skies and new fire regulations in the Sacramentos
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Wednesday morning, Borderland residents woke up to an orange sun and a layer of smoke hovering over the Organ Mountains.…
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Local leaders prepare for an influx in migrants as Title 42 is set to come to an end in less than a week
El Paso, Texas — Title 42 is expected to end May 23rd and with that, city and county leaders are preparing for a potential influx in migrants and…
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ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle’s Borderland Crimes podcast wins prestigious regional Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas – An episode of ABC-7 anchor Stephanie Valle’s Borderland Crimes podcast has been awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow award. Region 6…
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Juárez again becomes a waiting room for migrants who hope to seek asylum in the United States
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Migrant humanitarian crisis looming at our doorstep, officials say
Editor’s note: This story comes from El Paso Matters as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Over 100,000 people officially missing or disappeared in Mexico
By Claudia Rebaza, Karol Suarez and Aliza Kassim, CNN Mexico has officially registered more than 100,000 people as missing or disappeared, according…
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El Paso’s Opportunity Center for the Homeless may help address the upcoming migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – Just days before Title 42 is lifted, county and city leaders are preparing for the large influx of migrants. During a county…
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Two migrants fall from border wall in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Firefighters in Sunland Park rescued two people after falling from the border wall on Monday. First responders used a…
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Border agents once again release migrants in Downtown El Paso
Border enforcement agents dropped off more than 100 migrants at a Downtown El Paso bus station on Sunday, the first time in more than three years…
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El Paso woman has dedicated her life to helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman has dedicated her life to helping migrants who are seeking refuge in the United States. Maria Sajquim de Torres,…
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