Border and immigration news

Appeals Court Not Delaying Issuing Driver's Licenses to 'Dreamers'

Dec 9, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer takes fight to US Supreme Court.

METRO WEEK: Grijalva Supports Obama Immigration Actions; Expands Leadership Role

Dec 5, 2014 Next congressional session, Arizona's Congressional District 3 representative seeks legislative compromises.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Joins Lawsuit Against Obama Over Immigration Action

Dec 5, 2014 'This is an unfortunate setback for the long-term agenda,' Goldwater Institute lawyer argues.

What's It Like to Be in Immigration Limbo?

Dec 5, 2014 2 years in detention, now 'waiting ... just waiting': brother and sister on opposite sides of the system.

Arizona Signs onto Challenge of Obama's Immigration Policy

Dec 4, 2014 Brewer authorizes state joining lawsuit seeking to have president's executive actions declared unconstitutional.

Border Patrol Wants to Recruit More Women

Dec 4, 2014 One reason is increasing number of female migrants apprehended; currently make up only 5% of agents.

Poll: Most Latinos Support Obama's Immigration Actions

Dec 1, 2014 Fixing system is a non-partisan issue for many Hispanic voters.

Sonoran Strange: Our Captivating and Complicated Community

Nov 27, 2014 Tucson poet, artist and performer Logan Phillips releases new book inspired by the region.

Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes

Nov 26, 2014 Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.

Grijalva: Congress Should Take Immigration Reform Further

Nov 25, 2014 Chairman of liberal caucus says Obama executive actions prodding lawmakers into more changes.

Mexican Consulate Flooded with Calls Since Obama’s Immigration Changes

Nov 24, 2014 Officials set up hotline and mobile app to help prevent scams, provide correct information.

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.

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