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Perla Martinez, center, is a DACA recipient and college freshman studying computer science. She said without in-state tuition, she could not go to school.

Arizona Supreme Court Hears DACA Tuition Case

Apr 3, 2018 The case is a challenge to Maricopa Community College's offer of in-state tuition to DACA recipients.
Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier, immigration attorney Patricia Mejia and The Arizona Republic border reporter Rafael Carranza participate in a roundtable discussion led by host Lorraine Rivera about immigration in Southern Arizona.

Roundtable: The Future of DACA; 'Human Rights Tragedy' on the Border

Apr 2, 2018 Hear from the Pima County sheriff, an immigration attorney and a border reporter.

One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention

Mar 29, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.
President Donald Trump March 28 tweeted photos purporting show work on a new southern border wall.

Testing On Border Wall Prototypes Coming to an End

Mar 29, 2018 Expected to complete evaluation of prototypes this week.
Taide Elena carries a portrait of her grandson, Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez, who was shot and killed in October 2012.

Trial Continues for Border Agent Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder

Mar 28, 2018 Forensic expert testifies that blood-spatter consistent with being shot in the back while on the ground.
Attorney Bill Risner, March 2018.

Attorney Reflects on Murder Trial of Border Agent Lonnie Swartz

Mar 24, 2018 Bill Risner has represented several plaintiffs in civil cases against the Border Patrol.
Inter Secretary Ryan Zinke tours the Arizona-Mexico border on horseback outside Sasabe, March 2018.

Tohono O’odham Leaders Meet With Interior Secretary Zinke During Border Visit

Mar 24, 2018 Secretary Zinke toured the Arizona-Mexico border and spoke in support of President Trump's wall.
Taide Elena carries a portrait of her grandson, Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez, who was shot and killed in October 2012.

Opening Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Against Border Agent

Mar 22, 2018 The prosecution says the agent acted as judge, jury and executioner. The defense says the agent feared for his life.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at a March 20, 2018 meeting.

Supervisors Table Drug Trafficking Grant

Mar 21, 2018 Board Democrats decide not to vote to accept grant until they feel conditions for Operation Stonegarden are met.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally.

Rep. McSally Suggests Building Wall on Arizona-California Border

Mar 20, 2018 The proposal came during a White House discussion about sanctuary cities.
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke talks with reporters in Sasabe, Arizona, at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Secretary Zinke on Arizona Border: 'We Are Going to Build a Wall'

Mar 19, 2018 Critics point to humanitarian and environmental costs of border walls.
Demonstrators gather to protest President Trump's decision to end the DACA program, September 2017.

Supreme Court Won't Hear DACA Driver's License Case

Mar 19, 2018 A positive step for 20,000 DACA recipients in Arizona, advocate says.
Ana Abril Tolsa, a woman who has lived in Tucson for 19 years without legal status, writes at the Mercado San Agustin on Feb. 22, 2018.

How an 'Emotional Perfect Storm' Can Batter Immigrants' Health

Mar 13, 2018 Undocumented immigrants struggle to access treatment due to status.
Former University of Arizona President Henry Koffler, November 2017.

Henry Koffler, Former UA President, Dies at 95

Mar 12, 2018 Austrian-born academic was the first UA alumnus to head the university
Mint grows on a Central Arizona farm in February, 2018.

Vegetable Harvest Brings Wave of Guest Workers to Arizona

Mar 12, 2018 Migrant farmworkers on the H-2A visa help complete massive harvest starting in November.
The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

Indictment: Customs Agent Used Fake US Birth Certificate to Obtain Passport

Mar 9, 2018 Documents say the fraud was discovered during a routine background check at CBP, his workplace.

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