David Ulloa Jr.
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Immigration/border reporter @azcentral @lavozaz ● Maryvale 🌵 @azlatinomedia ● @cronkite_asu '24● @gccaz '20 ● RT ≠ endorsement
Phoenix, AZ
Joined March 2021
I am excited to announce that I have officially accepted a full-time immigration reporter position at @azcentral !! Effective July 28, I'll be covering the immigration/border beat while based in Phoenix🌵
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NEW: "Trump will limit the refugee cap to 7,500. Here's how many refugees call Arizona home." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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White South Africans will make up most of the refugees admitted, according to a federal notice.
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IMPORTANT: "What happens to pets when their owners get deported in Arizona? What to know." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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Lost Our Homes Pet Rescue and Arizona Pet Project are advising owners to get power of attorney for their pets in case they are detained or deported.
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NEW: "Monthly Border Patrol encounters rise by more than 50% while remaining lower than 2024." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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The number of Border Patrol encounters in Arizona and the entire U.S.-Mexico border has been steadily rising since July 2025.
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Story and photos by @davidulloa_ii: Hundreds of Marana residents boo and hiss at the prospect of a future ICE center @azcentral
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The owner has refused to confirm to The Arizona Republic whether a former prison would become an ICE detention facility.
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NEW: "Hundreds of Marana residents boo and hiss at the prospect of a future ICE center." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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The owner has refused to confirm to The Arizona Republic whether a former prison would become an ICE detention facility.
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NEW: "Will US start processing new DACA applications? How a Texas lawsuit complicates question." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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A new Justice Department proposal may make a complicated case "even more complicated," a legal expert said.
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"US Customs and Border Protection invests nearly $4.5B into 'smart' border wall." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced a $4.5 billion dollar investment during the ongoing government shutdown.
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"Could you pass an updated US citizenship test? Take ours to find out." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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An updated U.S. citizenship test was announced on Sept. 17 as part of a stricter naturalization process. Take ours to see if you can pass.
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"The changes made to the test will not make it harder to pass because naturalization applicants take the process very seriously and will study harder to pass the test, Meissner said." By @davidulloa_ii:
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The 2025 naturalization civics test includes additional questions on topics ranging from "American Innovation" to influential historical documents.
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US citizenship test to get longer and more difficult under Trump administration. Read more by @davidulloa_ii on @azcentral
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The 2025 naturalization civics test includes additional questions on topics ranging from "American Innovation" to influential historical documents.
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NEW: "US citizenship test to get longer and more difficult under Trump administration." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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The 2025 naturalization civics test includes additional questions on topics ranging from "American Innovation" to influential historical documents.
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The 2025 naturalization civics test is getting tougher, with new questions on topics ranging from "American Innovation" to influential historical documents. Think you can pass? Story by @davidulloa_ii via @azcentral
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The 2025 naturalization civics test includes additional questions on topics ranging from "American Innovation" to influential historical documents.
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"Tucson man among those detained trying to reach Gaza on flotilla meant to provide aid." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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A Tucson man who's volunteered with an organization that provides aid to migrants was suspected to have been detained by the Israeli military.
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From: @davidulloa_ii Arizona man walks through flooded highway to save strangers
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Jarvis Johnson's son was only less than a day old, but Johnson didn't hesitate to rescue total strangers trapped in flooded vehicles.
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NEW: "Border Patrol encounters increase by 60% but remain at some of its lowest levels." (via @davidulloa_ii and @azdangonzalez)
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A volunteer with advocacy group No More Deaths believes the jump in border encounters is because of people re-entering the U.S. after being deported.
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NEW: "AZ immigration lawyers warn visa-holders about social media posts on Charlie Kirk." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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Green cards typically provide stronger protection when it comes to social media use but U.S. Consulates have broad discretion with visa-holders.
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My first story from the border ✍️🏽 https://t.co/IaNoHyQXyc
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When completed, the new Douglas port of entry is expected to alleviate traffic in the Douglas business district.
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“National, international officials break ground on new Douglas port of entry.” (via @davidulloa_ii)
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When completed, the new Douglas port of entry is expected to alleviate traffic in the Douglas business district.
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I focus on impact, but this might be a record: The head wrestling coach of a Peoria high school was placed on leave hours after our investigation indicated he failed to address repeated incidents of sexual hazing on his team. Local journalism matters.
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A Peoria high school wrestling coach was placed on leave after an Arizona Republic investigation indicated he failed to address sexual hazing.
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"Immigration officials to again question neighbors and coworkers of citizenship applicants." (via @davidulloa_ii)
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In addition to checking other citizenship qualifications, USCIS will question neighbors and coworkers of naturalization applicants.
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