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Republican staff and volunteers outside of the new Nogales campaign office, October 2016.

Arizona GOP Aims To Woo Latino Voters On The Border

Oct 20, 2016 The party is associated there with racism, walls and deportation, one organizer said.
Border wall in Arizona separating the United States and Mexico.

For Border Apprehensions, 'Who' Overshadows 'How Many'

Oct 17, 2016 DHS says poverty, violence are factors in rising apprehensions of Central Americans.
An Air and Marine EC-120B helicopter rests in Sunday Pass in Arizona's southwest desert, in 2009.

US Targeting Mexico's Cartel Scouts in Arizona Desert

Oct 3, 2016 Prosecutors have brought cases against about 80 scouts in the Tucson Sector since 2014.
A lone Border Patrol agent watches over the San Miguel Gate.

McSally Challenges Homeland Security on Data Accuracy

Sep 22, 2016 She disagrees with agency statistics about proportion of those caught crossing.

Tucson Museum of Art Wins $93K Grant for Refugees

Sep 20, 2016 Programs will focus on creative expression and English-language acquisition.
SB 1070 protest in 2010.

State, Rights Groups Settle Challenges Over SB 1070

Sep 15, 2016 Agreement calls for guidelines on how 'show me your papers' part of law is applied.

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

Sep 15, 2016 300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.
Protesters at the Arivaca Border Patrol checkpoint, May 27, 2015.

Arizonans Question Border Patrol Checkpoints at Hearing

Sep 14, 2016 Agency officials said they understand, but that checkpoints work.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Phoenix Serial Street Shooter Probe Reveals Unintended Consequence Of SB1070

Sep 13, 2016 A study shows some young people hesitant to call law enforcement due to measure.

Fighting over Arizona: Donald Trump Vs. Hillary Clinton

Sep 2, 2016 Plus: A breakdown of Arizona's primary election.

Nation's Latinos Crossing the Digital Divide

Aug 30, 2016 Sunnyside program aims to improve the digital literacy of students - and their families

Human Rights Group: Detention Center Photos Show Abuse

Aug 19, 2016 A federal judge ordered the pictures be made public after Border Patrol tried to block the release.

Trade Between Arizona and Mexico Continues to Grow

Aug 12, 2016 Imports, exports and tourism flow across the border and build the local economy.
Produce inspected at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Az. (2015)

Companies, Local Government Step In to Bolster Border Trade

Aug 11, 2016 Program opens door to investment in port infrastructure, hours.
Nogales, Sonora, Mayor David Cuatemoc Galindo, left, and Nogales, Ariz., Mayor John Francis Doyle.

Marketing of Two Nogaleses Meant to Breach Economic Wall

Aug 11, 2016 The mayors of both communities say they must attract new business for the region to thrive.
Marco Saavedra, 23, at border fence in Nogales last month. His asylum request was pending.

Agencies Mishandle Asylum Cases, US Commission Finds

Aug 4, 2016 Immigrants who fled danger are sent back to it, 'Barriers to Protection' report says.

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