Border and immigration news

Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests

Aug 7, 2013 Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

Aug 6, 2013 After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'

Aug 6, 2013 Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

Aug 5, 2013 US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Aug 5, 2013 Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Obama, McCain: Odd Couple Seeking Results

Jul 27, 2013 Rare Washington partnership has worked on immigration reform, gun-purchase background checks, more.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

Jul 24, 2013 The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Border National Monument is Center of Conflict

Jul 23, 2013 Organ Pipe Cactus Park has sparked issues among Border Patrol, ecologists, visitors.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Jul 22, 2013 Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

Group Detained After Asking for Asylum at Border

Jul 22, 2013 Nine long-time undocumented U.S. residents want to 'come back home.'

Undocumented Group Raised in US Attempts Return

Jul 22, 2013 Nine people who recently departed for Mexico coming back 'the right way,' through legal border crossing.

Border Patrol Considers Razor Wire for Border Fence

Jul 12, 2013 Nogales mayor opposes idea, says he hopes to come up with alternatives for feds.

Napolitano Resigns from Homeland Security

Jul 12, 2013 Will become first female president of University of California system; she is former AZ governor.

Immigration Reform Hits Big GOP Wall in US House

Jul 11, 2013 Senate-passed bill will be ignored, Speaker Boehner says; Grijalva, other House Dems rally for passage.

House GOP Calls Senate-Passed Immigration Bill 'Flawed'

Jul 10, 2013 Step-by-step approach to rewriting what speaker calls 'Obamacare-like' legislation.

AZ Week: Immigration Reformers Hopeful of House Action

Jul 5, 2013 Senate-style compromise is key, say Arizona's border congressmen, Democrats Grijalva and Barber.

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