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A trucker passes a document to an official while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Arizona Transportation Department to Double Safety Classes for Mexican Truckers

Feb 27, 2018 The classes, held by ADOT in Mexico, have proven to save time and money at the border.
The 4th annual Tucson World RefugeeFEST, 2012.

Forum to Explore Challenges, Misconceptions in Refugee Resettlement

Feb 26, 2018 Program looks at concerns and issues for newcomers in Pima County.
More than 30 Border Patrol agents entered a camp of the No More Deaths migrant aid group on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Resolution Sought Between Border Patrol and Humanitarian Group

Feb 21, 2018 Aid workers say policies allowing volunteers to leave food and water for migrants have changed.

Mexico Launches Ad Campaign to Stop Immigrant Bullying in the US

Feb 21, 2018 Consulate reports an increase in people being bullied over immigration status.
The Pima County Sheriff's headquarters on E. Benson Highway.

Pima Board Reverses Course, Accepts Operation Stonegarden Funds

Feb 20, 2018 The program provides funding to bolster collaboration between local and federal law enforcement.
"Dreamers" are looking North and South for opportunities.

Looking North, Looking South: 'Dreamers' Not Waiting on Congress

Feb 19, 2018 Frequent bargaining chips in political agendas, many are looking to opportunities elsewhere.
The U.S.-Mexican border fence near Nogales.

Supervisors to Reconsider Federal Law Enforcement Grant

Feb 19, 2018 Valadez asks for a vote to re-examine $1.4 million grant the board previously turned down

Lawyer: Courts Make DACA Deadline More 'Soft and Fuzzy'

Feb 19, 2018 The Supreme Court could change the DACA debate, but for now the program continues.
"Family reunification" versus "chain migration" has become part of the immigration reform debate.

Look Beyond Words to Facts in Immigration Debate, Lawyer Says

Feb 14, 2018 Tucson immigration expert advises a closer look at terms that are politically charged.
Jesus Berrones, right, will leave sanctuary at Shadow Rock United Church of Christ in Phoenix. Berrones and his wife Sonia, left, have a son battling leukemia.

Deportation of Man With Son Fighting Cancer Gets Postponed

Feb 13, 2018 Jesus Berrones had gone into sanctuary before ICE postponed his deportation for "humanitarian" reasons.

Pew: ICE Arrests Jump by a Third

Feb 12, 2018 Arizona's increase wasn't as strong as the national surge.
A girl tries on prosthetics designed by Arsobo.

Cross-Border Cooperation Results in Help for Mexican Amputees

Feb 9, 2018 A Civil War-era company and a Mexican nonprofit partner to provide prosthetics.
The U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona.

Increase in Migrants Found Dead Along the US-Mexico Border

Feb 8, 2018 The numbers come as border apprehensions drop.
Reynoldo Gonzales lost an arm after falling off a freight train.

Group: More Central Americans Using Dangerous Freight Trains to Get to US

Feb 7, 2018 Organization in Nogales reports an increase in immigrants using "La Bestia" to travel north.
Sen. John McCain speaking at a business roundtable hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013.

McCain Sponsors Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Feb 6, 2018 The bipartisan bill immediately took heat from the President
Looking toward Mexico at a border crossing in Nogales.

Union Pres: Exhaustion, Understaffing Persist at Ports of Entry

Jan 31, 2018 Routine overtime and transfers take place to staff Arizona ports.

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