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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.
Luis Jimenez, 23, a "dreamer" whose father was missing in the desert in summer 2016.

69 Dead in Border Desert This Year, on Pace of Trend

Jul 29, 2016 Identifying remains is big task at Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.
Commercial trucks coming through the Mariposa Port of Entry. (2015)

US Customs Taking Donations to Keep Ports Running

Jul 20, 2016 Municipalities, private businesses can contribute to projects at Arizona border.
Border wall in Arizona separating the United States and Mexico.

On Arizona-Mexico Border, 'It's a Community ... Not Separate'

Jul 19, 2016 College students immerse themselves in border life, finding common ground.
Commercial trucks coming through the Mariposa Port of Entry. (2015)

Can Pilot Program Shorten Commercial Lines at Border?

Jul 6, 2016 U.S. and Mexico customs inspectors will combine efforts to inspect trucks once instead of twice.

Tucson Samaritans Offer Food, Water to Migrants in Desert

Jul 5, 2016 Stories of people dying in the desert prompted effort to help.

Sizzle & Sass with Jazz Singer Natalie Douglas

Jun 30, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Welcoming New Americans; Dímelo's StorySLAM gets Tusconans talking about "belonging".
The international border fence in the Arizona desert.

Sheriff: Cartels Forcing Migrants to Traffic Drugs

Jun 28, 2016 Armed drug smugglers are using threats and intimidation against unwilling migrants.

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