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Syrian chef Shahd Baeij

A Woman from Syria Shares Flavors of her Homeland

Jun 29, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A public forum at TMC examines the future of Arizona health care; how this week's Supreme Court ruling affects immigration; and join some of the estimated 1,500 people who walk and run on Tumamoc Hill every day.
A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for students in Arizona with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Regents Vote to Keep In-State Tuition for 'Dreamers'

Jun 29, 2017 Board says it will keep current plan for immigrant students in place pending court appeal.

16 Immigrants Rescued by Tucson Border Patrol in Past Week

Jun 28, 2017 Record heat has forced CBP to transfer resources to desert between Yuma and Tucson.
A new comic book series aimed at humanizing the statistics of those entering the U.S. illegally.

Migrant Comic Book Tells Stories of Those Who Cross the Border

Jun 27, 2017 'Migrant: Stories of Hope and Resiliency' aims to humanize deportation statistics.

Supreme Court Ruling to Impact Refugee Resettlement in Southern Arizona

Jun 26, 2017 Refugees from six mostly Muslim countries must have tie to U.S. to get in.

Green Valley Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jun 26, 2017 Developer used controversial EB-5 Visa Program to raise millions to built hospital.
'Dreamers' demonstrate on UA campus for in-state tuition, April 29, 2015.

No In-State Tuition for 'Dreamers,' Appeals Court Says

Jun 22, 2017 DACA students were granted in-state tuition two years ago.
The Horseshoe Draw Project sits on 38 acres. The bottom of the basin takes up nine acres and sits 22 feet below ground level. 263,000 cubic yards of dirt were removed to create the project.

Tributary Projects Aim to Improve Health of San Pedro River

Jun 21, 2017 Watershed work aims for increased flows and health of the undammed river.
Signs held at an April 2013 protest over the death of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez.

Border Patrol Agent Facing Murder Charge Denied Motion

Jun 21, 2017 Defense attorneys wanted to use a video deposition to possibly be used at trial.
The White House's south lawn.

Homeland Security Announces Extension of Program for 'Dreamers'

Jun 19, 2017 President Trump is leaving President Obama’s executive order alone, protecting those brought to the country illegally when they were children.
A Customs and Border Protection helicopter and crew near Yuma, Arizona.

With Rising Temperatures, More Than 30 Have Died Trying to Cross the Border

Jun 19, 2017 Deaths were reported even before temperatures began to increase.
More than 30 Border Patrol agents entered a camp of the No More Deaths migrant aid group on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Border Patrol Raids Humanitarian Aid Camp

Jun 16, 2017 Nor More Deaths aid group says CBP violated an agreement that the camp was a safe zone.
The gate at the Nogales Border Patrol Station, February 2017.

'Difficult Conversations' at Meeting Between Homeland Security, Rights Groups

Jun 16, 2017 Tucson chosen for 1 of 16 roundtables; Rights groups focus on Border Patrol mistreatment, breaking up immigrant families.
The entrance to the Nogales Border Patrol Station, February 2017.

Border Patrol Union Urges Screenings Following Thyroid Cancer in Agents

Jun 15, 2017 Union VP says the evidence seems to be pointing to X-ray scanners at checkpoints.
MS-13 gang graffiti on a wall.

FBI Suspects Record Numbers of MS-13 Gang Members Entering US

Jun 14, 2017 The gang that started in El Salvador in the 1980s is now active in 42 U.S. States.
A woman crosses the street in Nogales, Sonora.

Deportations Give Shape to Changing Border Demographics

Jun 13, 2017 Deportees finding themselves in country of birth, separated from country they call home.

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