Border Grants on Pima Supervisors Agenda Yet Again
Board has delayed finalizing acceptance of the federal grants for more than six months.
Pima County Supervisors Again Delay Vote on Federal Grants for Sheriffs
Party line vote continued grant talk until a September 4th meeting.
Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again
Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.
Sheriff Napier: Illegal Immigration and Border Security Are Separate Issues
The Pima County sheriff also said Operation Stonegarden and other federal grants are held up for political reasons.
Grijalva Adds Voice to Call to End ICE
The Southern Arizona Democrat said border enforcement won't go away, but that the agency should be broken up.
First Lady's Visit a Chance for Protestors to Voice Opposition
Protestors gather at immigrant children detention sites as Melania Trump tours immigration-related stops.
First Lady Visits Border Patrol, Migrant Child Center in Arizona
Melania Trump makes stops in Tucson and Phoenix during her visit.
Pima Supervisors to Vote on Grants Targeting Illegal Immigration, Drug Trafficking
The board is considering more than $2 million in federal funding for the sheriff's department, including Operation Stonegarden.
Local Officials Condemn Policy Separating Undocumented Families
Office holders from six different government bodies gathered to voice opposition to the Trump administration policy.
Congressional Panel Offers Mixed News on Arizona's Opioid Crisis
Prescribing of opioids is down, but smuggling from Mexico is up.
A Taste of Tucson History
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An update on Central American asylum seekers at the U.S. / Mexico border; using music to build community for America's homeless; learn about the traditions of Ramadan from a Tucson Muslim family
Pima County Sheriff's Deputies Contact Border Patrol 101 Times in March
The department is tracking interactions following approval of Operation Stonegarden funding.
Supervisors Table Drug Trafficking Grant
Board Democrats decide not to vote to accept grant until they feel conditions for Operation Stonegarden are met.
Supervisors to Reconsider Federal Law Enforcement Grant
Valadez asks for a vote to re-examine $1.4 million grant the board previously turned down![[from left] Agents Stephanie Dixon and Jacob Stukenberg chat with Mike Katzorke and Nancy Swartzmiller. Among the questions the couple had for the agents was what gear do they carry on their belts and why they wear long sleeves in the summer.](https://media.azpm.org/master/image/2017/11/27/hero/cafe-con1.jpg)
Border Patrol Hosts 'Coffee With a Cop' Event in Tucson
Agents and residents enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other on a personal level.
