Border and immigration news

Border Agent's Murder Trial Set for October

May 8, 2017 Lonnie Swartz faces charges related to a 2012 shooting that left a boy dead on the Mexican side of the border.

Mothers From Both Sides of Border Gather at Fence in Solidarity

May 8, 2017 One organizer said they came to show togetherness and support.

Arizona Trend: Seniors Becoming Senior Citizens

May 8, 2017 87-year-old Nogales woman helps others with paperwork, study.

Arizona Border Counties Form Coalition to Protect Trade with Mexico

May 5, 2017 Four-county effort emphasizes healthy ties.

The Border's New Boundaries, Part IV: Natural Wall May Suffice

May 4, 2017 Big Bend National Park's cliffs along Rio Grande could be enough deterrent.

Private Prison Reports Profit Boost from Immigrants

May 4, 2017 The Geo Group told investors that revenue is up by $41 million.

The Border's New Boundaries, Part III: Silence from Violence

May 3, 2017 Border journalism has become increasingly deadly, at least for those on the Mexican side.

US Budget: $42B for Homeland Security But None for Wall

May 2, 2017 Spending includes pedestrian fencing, surveillance towers, patrol roads, gates.

The Border's New Boundaries, Part II: Living On The Edge

May 2, 2017 Life could change for those with property in the path of a border wall.

The Border's New Boundaries, Part I: Digital Towers

May 1, 2017 A network of towers and other surveillance tech is used with the goal of monitoring the border 24 hours a day.

Annie Laos, A Tucson Original, Remembered by Friends and Family

Apr 27, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A look at alternatives to a physical border wall; how genome research helps science to understand epilepsy; "I Dream in Widescreen" brings new film makers' work to light.

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Apr 25, 2017 Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.

'Solar Border' Would See Dollars Pay for Wall

Apr 20, 2017 The proposal puts a privately funded wall on the Mexican side of the border and provides environmental and economic incentives, planners say.

Douglas Mayor Sees Bright Prospects in Port of Entry

Apr 18, 2017 The town's history is in copper, but its future may be in border trade.

Rare Meeting Between Tucson Rights Groups, Border Patrol

Apr 17, 2017 Interim Border Patrol Sector Chief seeks common ground, promises more meetings.

Episode 133: Reaction to Immigration Crackdown

Apr 14, 2017 Plus, controversy over proposed UA Honors College dorms, interring indigent vets, more.

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