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Gov. Ducey to Tour US-Mexico Border With Homeland Secretary

They plan to hold an afternoon press briefing on the deployment of the National Guard at the border.

Jury Deliberates Fate of Border Patrol Agent Charged With Murder

The judge tells jurors they may consider lesser charges than 2nd-degree murder.

Former Border Patrol Deputy Chief Discusses National Guard Deployment

Ron Colburn says troops increase deterrence and help the agency address staffing issues.

Pima County Sheriff's Deputies Contact Border Patrol 101 Times in March

The department is tracking interactions following approval of Operation Stonegarden funding.

UA Prof: Migrant Caravan Posed No Threat to US Border

Says travelers were on an annual journey to raise awareness of Central American violence.

Brother of Mexican Teen Shot by Border Patrol Talks of Forgiveness

The trial of Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz is coming to a close.

Yuma, Cochise County Sheriffs Say Border Could Use Help of National Guard

Cochise sheriff says his county is short almost 900 border agents.

Arizona National Guard To Start Ground Missions At Border Friday

Details have been unveiled about the guard's support role in Operation Guardian Shield.

AG Sessions Addresses Border Sheriffs

There were no promises for money at the New Mexico meeting, only more manpower from promised National Guard troops.

DHS Secretary: No Deportation for DACA Recipients

In congressional testimony, Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said "Dreamers" are not an enforcement priority.

AG Sessions to Address Immigration at Border Sheriffs Meeting in NM

Sessions has directed prosecutors to focus on charging people with illegal entry, citing a "crisis" on the border.

Border Patrol Agent Charged With Murder Takes The Stand

Agent Lonnie Swartz told the jury that details from that night were "very distorted."

338 National Guard Troops to be Deployed to Border, Sheriff Says

Troops will provide support for federal law enforcement agents, governor tells border sheriffs.

Agents’ Mental Health; Monastery Development; Organ Donation

Developer Ross Rulney explains how he plans to preserve Tucson's Benedictine Monastery.

150 Arizona Guard Troops to be Deployed Along Border

Federal Government will pay all the cost, according to Gov. Doug Ducey.

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