Border and immigration news

Bill Would Rename Douglas Port of Entry For Late Gov. Raúl Castro

Apr 28, 2015 The U.S. House voted to name the port after Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor

DHS: Border Apprehensions Drop In 2015

Apr 24, 2015 Fewer apprehensions so far this year than in 2013 or 2012, Secretary Johnson says

Arpaio: Lawyer Hired Private Eye to Probe Judge in Sheriff's Case

Apr 23, 2015 Revelation comes at hearing on charge lawman violated same judge's order against racial profiling.

Cost of University in Arizona May Drop for 'Dreamers'

Apr 21, 2015 Arizona Board of Regents will consider a proposal to charge DACA recipients 150% of in-state tuition; currently they pay out-of-state rate.

McSally Questions Nogales Border Fence Repair Cost

Apr 17, 2015 Fixing flood damage on 60 feet of barrier cost $730,000, took five months to complete.

Federal Court To Hear Obama's Immigration Actions

Apr 16, 2015 In Arizona, 130,000 could apply for extension of deferred deportation.

Research: Immigrants Seek Health Care Less Than Most

Apr 14, 2015 Data contradicts narrative that undocumented people burden to system.

Surge of Minors at Border Expected, But Not Like 2014

Mar 31, 2015 Apprehensions decline; most illegal crossings occur in April and May, expert says.

Stiffer Penalties Sought for Drug Smuggling Lookouts

Mar 24, 2015 McSally, McCain introduce identical bills in their respective chambers seeking 10-year sentences.

Judge Drops Most Charges in Trial of Immigration Activists

Mar 17, 2015 Twelve protesters still facing charges for obstruction of a highway and public nuisance.

Trial Begins for Immigration Activists Who Stopped Buses

Mar 16, 2015 Charges are misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations.

Border Patrol Works to Put on Humanitarian Face

Mar 16, 2015 Agents holdings regular meetings with immigrants with goal of reducing crossings, deaths in desert.

Interview with Transgender Woman in Immigrant Detention

Mar 6, 2015 She is in men's unit, from which officers say they offered transfer, but immigrant refused.

McSally, 4 Arizona Democrats Favor Funding Homeland Security

Mar 3, 2015 4 of state's Republican congressmen say no to measure that assures operations through September.

Poll: Arizonans Still See Illegal Immigration as Major Problem

Mar 3, 2015 Survey shows 9 in 10 see it as issue but want to treat undocumented immigrants humanely.

US Senate May Vote on Border Security Funding

Feb 24, 2015 Republican leader separates budget bill from other immigration issues hoping for passage.

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