Border and Immigration

Migrant Detention Facility Cellblocks Freezing, Detainees Say

Nov 20, 2013 While detention cells aren't designed with comfort in mind, human rights groups, undocumented migrants say conditions inside some BP stations have become unsafe.

NPR: Congress Immigration Mandate Keeps Detention Beds Full

Nov 19, 2013 Little known about, enforced policy calls for filling 34,000 beds with immigrant detainees in about 250 facilities across country per day.

New Study Shows Trade Relationships in North America

Nov 18, 2013 In honor of the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, Brookings' Institution released examination of international trade between region's 100 major metro areas.

Tucson Council OKs SB 1070 Enforcement Changes

Nov 14, 2013 Unanimous vote directs police ' to protect overall safety of all members of community' rather than immigration status.

Study: Immigration Enforcement Doesn't Drive Self-Deportation

Nov 12, 2013 However, some models of federal, local cooperation on immigration control did drive foreign-born to move to other parts of U.S., authors found.

Widow of Slain Border Rancher Tries to Block Access to Case File

Nov 7, 2013 Widow of Cochise County border rancher Rob Krentz asked Superior Court to prohibit county officials from releasing information of husband's death.

All Souls Attracts Participants Beyond Local Community

Oct 31, 2013 One-time intimate expression of loss becomes collective cultural tradition in Tucson; All Souls weekend kicks off Nov. 2.

AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform

Oct 30, 2013 US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.

AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play

Oct 25, 2013 Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.

Activists Ask Tucson City Council to Change Enforcement of SB1070

Oct 23, 2013 Immigration advocates want city to explore ways to comply with state law while reducing Border Patrol calls.

Undocumented Migrant Rescues Increasing in AZ

Oct 22, 2013 As of end of August 2013, Border Patrol had rescued 760 migrants; 20% more than 2012, 50% more than 2011.

Grijalva Urges Congress to Continue Immigration Reform Talks

Oct 21, 2013 Gov. shutdown is over, Obama says he wants lawmakers to focus on reform; there is too much to lose if they don't, Grijalva says.

Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico

Oct 16, 2013 City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.

Jaguar Project in Sonora Working Hard to Protect These Felines

Oct 14, 2013 They're kept in rugged, isolated territory, where they're being protected from hunting or other human activity.

Protest Planned at ICE Office in Phoenix

Oct 14, 2013 Some of those who shut down deportation proceedings in Tucson last week plan to prevent federal work today, too.

Updated: Immigration Activists Protest Operation Streamline

Oct 11, 2013 Protesters blocked two buses filled with suspected undocumented immigrants being transported to fed courthouse for immediate deportation; 18 arrested, charged with a felony.

Selected Archive Filters

Border,
Immigration
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona