Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?
Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.
Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower
US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.
UPDATED: McCain, Flake Hold Mesa Town Hall on Immigration
They helped get it through U.S. Senate; now stalled in House, where Republicans say it has little chance.
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.
Epilepsy Rates in Hispanics Lower Along the AZ-Sonora Border
Recent study shows more Caucasians suffer from neurological disorder; results differ in non-border cities.
McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage
Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.
58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation
One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.
'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.
