Border and Immigration

Mexican Elections Sunday, With Implications for US

Jun 4, 2015 Unmotivated public, corruption allegations and violence on voters' minds for midterms.

Arizona Law Denying Bail to Some Immigrants Rejected

Jun 1, 2015 US Supreme Court declines to hear Maricopa County appeal to keep voter-approved measure.

Demonstrators Protest Arivaca Border Patrol Checkpoint

May 27, 2015 Inland traffic stops lead to profiling, deaths, they say; Patrol chief says they provide security.

Woman in Sanctuary at Tucson Church for 9 Months

May 19, 2015 Immigrant sought refuge to avoid deportation, says she will stay until her case is closed.

Transgender Guatemalan Woman Granted Asylum

May 15, 2015 Nicol Hernandez-Polanco says she is looking forward to working in Tucson.

The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank

May 15, 2015 Who helps facilitate international trade?

Grijalva Asks DHS to Explain Detention, Deportation Policies

May 13, 2015 40 members of Congress write to federal government with list of questions, recommendations.

Southern Arizona Residents Will Advise Homeland Security

May 11, 2015 Two Tucson-area people named to a group advising the Secretary of Homeland Security

More Than 20,000 'Dreamers' in Arizona Deemed Eligible for In-State Tuition

May 8, 2015 Policy reversal will cut the cost of studying by about two-thirds.

'Dreamers' to Get In-State Tuition at State Universities

May 7, 2015 Board of Regents decides immigrants with deferred deportation status will pay lower rate.

Senate Committee Wants Border Patrol Access Expanded

May 6, 2015 Agency would no longer need permits to reach wildlife refuges, parks and military property.

Bill Would Rename Douglas Port of Entry For Late Gov. Raúl Castro

Apr 28, 2015 The U.S. House voted to name the port after Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor

DHS: Border Apprehensions Drop In 2015

Apr 24, 2015 Fewer apprehensions so far this year than in 2013 or 2012, Secretary Johnson says

Arpaio: Lawyer Hired Private Eye to Probe Judge in Sheriff's Case

Apr 23, 2015 Revelation comes at hearing on charge lawman violated same judge's order against racial profiling.

Cost of University in Arizona May Drop for 'Dreamers'

Apr 21, 2015 Arizona Board of Regents will consider a proposal to charge DACA recipients 150% of in-state tuition; currently they pay out-of-state rate.

McSally Questions Nogales Border Fence Repair Cost

Apr 17, 2015 Fixing flood damage on 60 feet of barrier cost $730,000, took five months to complete.

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