Border and immigration news

Catholic Leaders Celebrate Mass Along Border, Pray for Reform

Apr 2, 2014 Several hundred people attended ceremony Tues. and a few dozen people peered through the border fence from Mexico.

AZ Week: Once Ground Zero, Border Sees Improvements

Mar 28, 2014 Number of apprehensions, drug seizures getting better with more agents, infrastructure in area, BP agents say.

From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee

Mar 27, 2014 Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.

Morelos Dam Water Begins Flowing Into CO River Delta

Mar 24, 2014 Floodgates were opened Sunday, part of a pilot project to release water from the Colorado River into its parched delta in Baja California, Mexico.

AZ Week: Yuma Unemployment Rate High, Some Say Not Accurate

Mar 21, 2014 Economic, labor, tourism experts in area argue city's opportunities are growing despite 'unflattering' stats that may stem from having various seasonal work industries.

Court Reviews Law Denying Bail to Undocumented Immigrants

Mar 18, 2014 A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over constitutionality of Proposition 100 which was voter approved to amend state Constitution.

Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border

Mar 14, 2014 Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.

Events Present Cross-Cultural Dialogues of Border Life, Art

Mar 13, 2014 The UA Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry presents "Voices Across Borders" at the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend.

Play Seeks to Bring Awareness About Border Reality

Feb 20, 2014 I want people to "reflect on the ways we are connected," says director of Maria's Circular Dance.

Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security

Feb 18, 2014 First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.

Immigrants Facing Deportation Winning More in US Courts

Feb 14, 2014 Nearly half won cases in last four months, while number of government wins steadily declined for 4 years.

Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area

Feb 12, 2014 Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.

BP Tucson Apprehensions Down, Still Busiest Sector

Feb 3, 2014 Texas sector sees an increase in arrests, Tucson still top for marijuana seized and rescues.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014

Jan 31, 2014 A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.

AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle

Jan 24, 2014 Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.

AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There

Jan 24, 2014 Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.

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