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.
Understanding walls: "The barrier that we create in our hearts must be broken to heal and grow".
Apr 24, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the first space shuttle launch, 40 years ago; the uncertain state of the film industry reflected at the 93rd annual Academy Awards; and the tale of a very silly man.
New temporary migrant facility operational in Yuma
Apr 24, 2021 90,000-square-foot structure was built in 20 days.
New border bill aims at easing surge of asylum seekers
Apr 22, 2021 The bipartisan bill is sponsored by Senator Sinema and Sen. Cornyn.
Kelly and Sinema want feds to pay for National Guard
Apr 21, 2021 Arizona’s two U.S. Senators sent a letter to the White House.
Pima County wants state money for migrant transportation
Apr 21, 2021 The county wants the state to pay for transporting asylum seekers.Selected Archive Filters
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