Tucson Primary Election Tuesday, But Nothing to Decide
Candidates in Wards 3, 5, 6 unopposed in primary; contests in 2 races for November general election.
NPR: DREAMers, Others Help Shift View of Undocumented Migration
However, the 'DREAM 9' sparked criticism from allies, opponents for self-deporting to then re-enter US.
AZ, KS Officials Sue Elections Assistance Commission
Lawsuit would force agency to modify federal voter registration forms to require documents proving US citizenship.
Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum
After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.
Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules
Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.
McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage
Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court
Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, August 9, 2013
Guests discuss Obama's visit to Phoenix Tuesday; nine dreamers released; controversy with next year's possible governor candidates.
'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries
While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests
Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.
Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests
Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'
Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum
After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.
Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'
Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.
Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation
Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.
