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Arizona GOP Aims To Woo Latino Voters On The Border

The party is associated there with racism, walls and deportation, one organizer said.

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

DHS says poverty, violence are factors in rising apprehensions of Central Americans.

McSally Challenges Homeland Security on Data Accuracy

She disagrees with agency statistics about proportion of those caught crossing.

Tucson Museum of Art Wins $93K Grant for Refugees

Programs will focus on creative expression and English-language acquisition.

State, Rights Groups Settle Challenges Over SB 1070

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

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.

Phoenix Serial Street Shooter Probe Reveals Unintended Consequence Of SB1070

A study shows some young people hesitant to call law enforcement due to measure.

Ex-Customs Officer Sentenced in Smuggling Bribery

Judge in El Paso imposes maximum term of 7.5 years on former officer.

Poll: Arizona Voters Oppose Deportation, Border Wall

Both topics have been pushed to the forefront by Trump's presidential campaign.

Fighting over Arizona: Donald Trump Vs. Hillary Clinton

Plus: A breakdown of Arizona's primary election.

Trump to Talk Immigration in Phoenix Wednesday

Evening speech will follow meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.

Human Rights Group: Detention Center Photos Show Abuse

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

Agencies Mishandle Asylum Cases, US Commission Finds

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

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

Identifying remains is big task at Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.

Tucson Samaritans Offer Food, Water to Migrants in Desert

Stories of people dying in the desert prompted effort to help.

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