Border and immigration news

More Immigrants Injured Falling From Border Fence

Jul 1, 2015 Smugglers use ladders on Mexican side, then tell migrants to jump 18 to 30 feet.

Unaccompanied Migrant Children Arrests Down

Jun 23, 2015 National number cut in half compared with last year; in Tucson apprehensions fall 36%.

Immigrant Detainees Claim Hunger Strike; Officials Deny It

Jun 17, 2015 Human rights group says 200 men, 50 women started Saturday; ICE says they're eating.

500K Immigrants Take Deferred Deportation in 3 Years

Jun 15, 2015 Obama program aimed at young people extends to 19,000 in Arizona.

Border Patrol Cells 'Inhumane, Punitive,' ACLU Claims

Jun 10, 2015 More than 200,000 people held in Tucson Sector in last 2 years in 'freezing cold rooms.'

Mexican Elections Sunday, With Implications for US

Jun 4, 2015 Unmotivated public, corruption allegations and violence on voters' minds for midterms.

Arizona Law Denying Bail to Some Immigrants Rejected

Jun 1, 2015 US Supreme Court declines to hear Maricopa County appeal to keep voter-approved measure.

Demonstrators Protest Arivaca Border Patrol Checkpoint

May 27, 2015 Inland traffic stops lead to profiling, deaths, they say; Patrol chief says they provide security.

Woman in Sanctuary at Tucson Church for 9 Months

May 19, 2015 Immigrant sought refuge to avoid deportation, says she will stay until her case is closed.

Transgender Guatemalan Woman Granted Asylum

May 15, 2015 Nicol Hernandez-Polanco says she is looking forward to working in Tucson.

The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank

May 15, 2015 Who helps facilitate international trade?

Grijalva Asks DHS to Explain Detention, Deportation Policies

May 13, 2015 40 members of Congress write to federal government with list of questions, recommendations.

Southern Arizona Residents Will Advise Homeland Security

May 11, 2015 Two Tucson-area people named to a group advising the Secretary of Homeland Security

More Than 20,000 'Dreamers' in Arizona Deemed Eligible for In-State Tuition

May 8, 2015 Policy reversal will cut the cost of studying by about two-thirds.

'Dreamers' to Get In-State Tuition at State Universities

May 7, 2015 Board of Regents decides immigrants with deferred deportation status will pay lower rate.

Senate Committee Wants Border Patrol Access Expanded

May 6, 2015 Agency would no longer need permits to reach wildlife refuges, parks and military property.

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