Enforcement of SB 1070 Continues to Spark Protest
Oct 10, 2013 Traffic stop and required immigration call leads to blockade of police, pepper spraying, arrests in Tucson.
Rangers Citing Grand Canyon Intruders in Shutdown
Oct 9, 2013 21 people caught trying to hike in or go past locked gates in national park closed by federal government.
Grijalva, 7 Other Members of Congress Arrested
Oct 8, 2013 Demonstration calling for immigration reform leads to civil disobedience as street blocked near US Capitol.
Part of SB 1070 Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
Oct 8, 2013 'Harboring and transporting aliens' clause called void because of its vagueness and is preempted by fed law.
Govt Shutdown Affecting Immigration Issues
Oct 2, 2013 Two-thirds of nation's courts handling such issues are closed or working strictly limited schedules.
Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed
Oct 1, 2013 Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.
Report: Illegal Immigration May Be Rising Again
Sep 24, 2013 Decline began in 2007 with recession, tougher enforcement; new numbers show uptick since recession ended.
Grijalva, Fellow Congressman Introduce Immigration Bill
Sep 20, 2013 Border Caucus co-chairs aim to create new plan, saying it's time to move forward with reform.
Border Deaths Up From Last Year, Pima County Figures Show
Sep 19, 2013 Medical examiner's office reports 148 migrant deaths so far, compared to 125 at this time in 2012.
Congressman Grijalva Wants New Immigration Reform Plan
Sep 17, 2013 Immigration bill has stalled in the US House; there are expectations that it will not be voted on this year.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Sep 12, 2013 Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Sep 11, 2013 Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Sep 11, 2013 Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?
Sep 5, 2013 Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.
Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower
Aug 28, 2013 US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Aug 27, 2013 Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.Selected Archive Filters
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