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Federal agents address Central American children at a Nogales shelter in summer 2014.

Apprehension of Lone Minors Down 4% in Tucson, Up in Texas

Aug 7, 2014 More than 57,000 in all along border; data show increase in 'family units' caught crossing illegally in Southern Arizona.
The international fence seen from Nogales, Ariz.

Unaccompanied Children at Tucson Shelter to Start Classes

Aug 5, 2014 Shelter officials bring teachers to facility housing Central American migrants.

Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill

Aug 1, 2014 Kais, McSally, Wooten would have voted against Senate version of reform, call security top issue.
Taide Elena, Jose Antonio's grandmother, shows a photo of the teen next to an image of his coffin at the border.

Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency

Jul 29, 2014 Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.
A view of Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico.

Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Jul 29, 2014 Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.

Pols Want 'Border Security,' But Benefit from Immigration: Expert

Jul 28, 2014 Influx of Central American women, children isn't threat in and of itself but can beget other issues, she says.
Children sleep on 4-inch mattresses in one of the shelter's holding areas.

Nearly 5,500 Unaccompanied Child Migrants Processed at Nogales Facility

Jul 25, 2014 Shelter opened May 31 when federal officers in Texas were overwhelmed with numbers crossing from Central America.

AZ Week: Journalists Who Journeyed with Immigrants Tell Their Story

Jul 25, 2014 'The complexities of immigration' reflected in cross-country trip, story of Guatemalan woman and her daughter.
Volunteers sorting through donations at Catholic Community Services drop off site.

Tucsonans Step Up to Help Central American Women, Children

Jul 24, 2014 One volunteer calls it 'a moral imperative to help suffering humanity;' he, his partner, take in two for one night.

10 Years Since Team of Young Immigrants Beat MIT in Competition

Jul 23, 2014 Doc depicts story of Phoenix high school students who won in an underwater robotic contest; 3 still undocumented.

Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Jul 22, 2014 Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.
Streets of Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, located about three hours south from San Pedro Sula.

Son Reunites with Mom; He Flees Gang Violence in Honduras

Jul 21, 2014 San Pedro Sula has one of highest murder rates in the world; city sending greatest number of child migrants to US.
The international border fence seen from Nogales, Ariz.

Central American Women, Kids Still Arriving at Tucson Greyhound

Jul 18, 2014 Migrants dropped off by Border Patrol get aid from volunteers before riding bus to relatives in U.S.
Child sleeps in one of the holding areas for Central American kids shelter in Nogales, Ariz.

Nogales Children's Shelter Emptying, May Close by Monday

Jul 18, 2014 Officials cite reduced flow of Central American immigrant youths crossing illegally; facility down to 200 as of Friday.
Children and teens from Mexico and Central America inside a Border Patrol detention facility in Nogales, Ariz., in 2014.

Detention Continues for Central American Children in U.S. Custody

Jul 17, 2014 Plans to relocate children delayed, political response includes protests on both sides of the issue.
Children and teens from Mexico and Central America inside a Border Patrol detention facility in Nogales, Ariz., in 2014.

Parents of Unaccompanied Minors Possible Victims of Scam

Jul 16, 2014 Scammers calling some parents in U.S. asking for money to be reunited with children.

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