Border and immigration news

Two Sentenced to Life in Prison for Border Patrol Agent Killing

Dec 9, 2015 2010 death of Agent Brian Terry disclosed botched 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking operation.

McCain Proposes Bill to Boost Border Agent Pay in Rural Areas

Dec 9, 2015 Agency is understaffed by at least 1,000 positions; 'hardship duty pay' could help.

Vets Help Afghan Interpreter Settle Into New Life In Phoenix

Nov 30, 2015 Almost 30,000 Iraqis and Afghans who worked with US military have resettled in the country.

Ducey's Drug Strike Force Poses Unanswered Questions

Nov 30, 2015 DPS commander says force is a plan in search of resources; one officer assigned so far.

Sheriff Challenges Governor's DPS Border Drug Strike Force

Nov 25, 2015 Santa Cruz County Sheriff says ask what we need - don't tell us

153 Syrian Refugees in State Underwent 'Rigorous Process'

Nov 24, 2015 Arizona governor among group asking federal government to stop refugee resettlement.

Ducey Wants 'Tens of Millions' to Stop Drug Cartels at Border

Nov 23, 2015 Governor says Arizona needs more resources to fight drug cartels.

Study: More Mexicans Going Home Than Coming to the US

Nov 20, 2015 1M going south, 870K coming north; slowest rate of illegal immigration in decades.

'Illegal' Restaurant Set to Open Despite Protests of Latinos

Nov 16, 2015 Owner Pete Turner says he's not planning to change controversial name.

Program 'Opening Doors' for Spanish-Speaking Parents

Nov 5, 2015 Reading to children 0 to 5 years old important regardless of the language

'Misconceptions' in ACLU Claims Against Border Patrol

Oct 19, 2015 Officers' union representative disputes accusations of widespread civil rights violations.

Douglas Port of Entry Renamed for Former Gov Raúl Castro

Oct 14, 2015 Permanent tribute will honor Arizona’s first and only Mexican American governor.

Congress Wants Preference Given to Vets for Border Jobs

Sep 29, 2015 Bill requires Department of Homeland Security to recruit ex-members of military.

AZ WEEK: Hispanic Heritage - Scout Leader, Cartoonist

Sep 25, 2015 Plus, why Mexican-US drug trade continues and efforts to quell it continually fall short.

METRO WEEK: Woman Banned from US; Children Stay

Sep 25, 2015 AZPM documentary tracks life for US citizens whose mother is banned from country.

Border Patrol Agent Indicted in Mexican Teen's Death in 2012

Sep 24, 2015 Rock throwing led agent to shoot through border fence, killing 16-year-old in 2012.

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