Border and immigration news

McSally Pushes Border Security Bill

Feb 5, 2015 She leads Republican effort on House floor to move legislation that stalled last month.

Border Security Efforts Clash with Movement of Wildlife

Feb 2, 2015 Environmentalists say fencing cuts off many animals; ranchers, others say security is uppermost.

Mexico 'Doing Its Part' to Help Applicants for Obama’s Executive Action

Jan 28, 2015 Consulates in U.S. now issuing copies of birth certificates to make application process easier.

Congressional Border Tour Shows Breaches in Barrier Fence

Jan 27, 2015 Nearly two-dozen members of Congress were in Sierra Vista Saturday for a first hand look at the border.

Arizonans Sponsor House and Senate Border Security Bills

Jan 21, 2015 Two Republicans are backing bills in Congress aimed at beefing up border security

Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union

Jan 20, 2015 Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation

McSally Votes for 'Dreamers,' Against Other Obama Action

Jan 14, 2015 Republican defies party to keep immigration executive order funding in place for young adults.

McSally Meets With Border Patrol, Ranchers

Jan 11, 2015 Congresswoman's first weekend in home district includes border tour, assessment.

'Dreamer' Driver's Licenses Argued Anew in Court

Jan 8, 2015 Lawyers for state of Arizona, plaintiffs seek ruling in their favor without going to trial.

Deportations Fall Slightly from 2013 Record

Dec 22, 2014 Federal government reports 414,000 people removed from country in fiscal year that ended in September.

Year in Review: Immigration, Border Security

Dec 22, 2014 AZPM's Fernanda Echavarri and Ted Robbins discuss Central American children, Obama initiatives, more.

Tucson Police Reduce SB 1070 Enforcement

Dec 19, 2014 Chief says department already gets little response from Border Patrol; will be guided by Obama's immigration action.

'Dreamers' May Apply for Driver's Licenses Monday

Dec 18, 2014 Federal judge orders state to begin accepting applications after Supreme Court won't block implementation.

Justice Denies Delay in Driver's Licenses for 'Dreamers'

Dec 17, 2014 US Supreme Court's Kennedy turns back Brewer's request; ACLU declares victory, calls for license issuance.

Mexican Peso Drops in Value, Could Hurt Arizona Retailers

Dec 16, 2014 With U.S. dollar at 15 pesos, experts say Mexican visitors are spending less when they come across the line.

Tucson Family 'Relieved' to Benefit From Obama’s Immigration Executive Action

Dec 10, 2014 Teenage son is “happy my parents can stay and have relief so they’re not always worried."

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