Border and immigration news

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge of Driver's License Ban

Nov 24, 2014 Gov. Brewer had requested court to reconsider ruling striking down Arizona policy denying privileges to 'Dreamers.'

AZ WEEK: 'Obama's Immigration News Good Economically, Bad Politically'

Nov 21, 2014 Local policy, law experts weigh in on president's executive orders deferring deportation for millions of undocumented migrants in US.

Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona

Nov 21, 2014 Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.

Arizonans in Turn Lambaste, Laud Obama Over Immigration

Nov 20, 2014 Brewer: 'a tyrannical king that is above the law;' Barber: 'disappointed Congress has brought us to this point.'

Tucson Program Hopes to Break Language Barriers, Help Immigrants Thrive

Nov 20, 2014 Literacy Connects' English Acquisition for Adults has been around for decades helping people transition into a new life on American soil.

Border Patrol Agent Who Shot Mexican Teen Identified

Nov 13, 2014 Federal court rules against request to not release name of person involved in 2012 fatal shooting.

Group: Border Patrol Violated Human Rights of Immigrants in Detention

Oct 29, 2014 New report says Central American women, children in Tucson were kept in unsanitary conditions.

Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Denying Bail to Some Illegal Immigrants

Oct 15, 2014 9th Circuit says legislation violates due-process rights; targeted undocumented people charged with felonies.

Immigration Talk Shifting Focus This Election Cycle

Oct 1, 2014 Migrant children, sanctuary movement highlight human side of issue.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Sep 29, 2014 Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

Grijalva, Clergy Across US Form Coalition to Support Sanctuary Movement

Sep 24, 2014 Second church in Tucson to open its doors for immigrant fighting deportation.

Civil Rights Leader Visits Tucson Immigrant in Sanctuary

Sep 17, 2014 Farmworkers' union co-founder Dolores Huerta urges White House to allow Mexican woman to stay in US.

Clergy: Let Woman in Sanctuary Stay in US

Sep 12, 2014 Group delivers letter to Tucson immigration office asking deportation order be lifted.

Nogales Mayor Worries Border X-Ray Equipment Has High Radiation

Sep 11, 2014 Garino is asking DHS to find out if its 'Z-Portal' scanning system is leaking dangerous materials.

Arrests of Unaccompanied Minors in Southern AZ Border Continue to Drop

Sep 4, 2014 Still, more than 900 child migrants apprehended in July, August in Border Patrol’s Tucson sector.

Migrant Deaths in AZ Desert Down 44%

Aug 25, 2014 Border Patrol officials say most deaths were during summer months.

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