As DACA turns nine, recipients say legislative solution still elusive
Jun 16, 2021 The program gives temporary temporary protection and a work permit to hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as chldren.
NGO asylum program comes to Arizona
Jun 13, 2021 The Biden administration is asking humanitarian groups to recommend vulnerable migrants to bypass pandemic expulsions.
Border officials warn of heat dangers in south Arizona
Jun 10, 2021 An excessive heat warning for many parts of southern and central Arizona is expected to begin Saturday
Community organization donates $100,000 for Quitobaquito Restoration project
Jun 8, 2021 The National Park Service will use its own funds and those from donors to make improvements to the cherished desert spring.
Governors of Arizona and Sonora meet officially for final time
Jun 4, 2021 Lorraine Rivera spoke to both governors about how the two states have collaborated in recent years.
Biden's DHS budget cuts funding for border wall, but advocates say mitigation money still needed
Jun 4, 2021 Former President Donald Trump's wall covers over 450 miles of borderland, advocates say that land needs to be restored.
Advocates applaud official end to 'Remain in Mexico,' but say more reform still needed
Jun 2, 2021 The Department of Homeland Security announced an official end to the controversial program in a memo this week.
Border Patrol, diplomats host event warning migrants against crossing the Arizona desert
May 14, 2021 2020 was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants in the state's borderland.
Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year
May 11, 2021 A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.
County health report shows an uptick in overdose, borderland deaths in 2020
May 10, 2021 Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess says a record number of remains were found in the Arizona desert last year.
The vision of Sama Alshaibi.
May 4, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two American Muslim teens share the practice and meaning of Ramadan; and a mother and son talk about applying positive autism strategies during the pandemic.
In march through Nogales, migrants ask Biden to restore asylum process
May 3, 2021 This is the most recent in a series of demonstrations over the last year.
Pentagon cancels border wall contracts funded by Department of Defense, return unused funds
May 1, 2021 The Trump administration diverted roughly $10 billion from the Department of Defense to fund the wall.
Border Patrol's soft-sided facility for migrants readies for operation in Tucson
Apr 29, 2021 A similar structure became operational in Yuma earlier this month.
In letter to Biden, Rep. Grijalva calls on end to border wall construction, revamp to asylum processes
Apr 29, 2021 The southern Arizona representative said federal, state border plans should include local groups
Yuma group to receive outside funding for migrant aid, but little help from Arizona
Apr 26, 2021 Gov. Doug Ducey visited Yuma last week, but aid group says they're not being addressed.Selected Archive Filters
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