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More Than 20,000 'Dreamers' in Arizona Deemed Eligible for In-State Tuition

Policy reversal will cut the cost of studying by about two-thirds.

'Dreamers' to Get In-State Tuition at State Universities

Board of Regents decides immigrants with deferred deportation status will pay lower rate.

Senate Committee Wants Border Patrol Access Expanded

Agency would no longer need permits to reach wildlife refuges, parks and military property.

Bill Would Rename Douglas Port of Entry For Late Gov. Raúl Castro

The U.S. House voted to name the port after Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor

DHS: Border Apprehensions Drop In 2015

Fewer apprehensions so far this year than in 2013 or 2012, Secretary Johnson says

Arpaio: Lawyer Hired Private Eye to Probe Judge in Sheriff's Case

Revelation comes at hearing on charge lawman violated same judge's order against racial profiling.

Cost of University in Arizona May Drop for 'Dreamers'

Arizona Board of Regents will consider a proposal to charge DACA recipients 150% of in-state tuition; currently they pay out-of-state rate.

McSally Questions Nogales Border Fence Repair Cost

Fixing flood damage on 60 feet of barrier cost $730,000, took five months to complete.

Federal Court To Hear Obama's Immigration Actions

In Arizona, 130,000 could apply for extension of deferred deportation.

Research: Immigrants Seek Health Care Less Than Most

Data contradicts narrative that undocumented people burden to system.

Surge of Minors at Border Expected, But Not Like 2014

Apprehensions decline; most illegal crossings occur in April and May, expert says.

Stiffer Penalties Sought for Drug Smuggling Lookouts

McSally, McCain introduce identical bills in their respective chambers seeking 10-year sentences.

Judge Drops Most Charges in Trial of Immigration Activists

Twelve protesters still facing charges for obstruction of a highway and public nuisance.

Trial Begins for Immigration Activists Who Stopped Buses

Charges are misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations.

Border Patrol Works to Put on Humanitarian Face

Agents holdings regular meetings with immigrants with goal of reducing crossings, deaths in desert.

Interview with Transgender Woman in Immigrant Detention

She is in men's unit, from which officers say they offered transfer, but immigrant refused.

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