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Rangers Citing Grand Canyon Intruders in Shutdown

21 people caught trying to hike in or go past locked gates in national park closed by federal government.

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., is taken into custody during demonstration at U.S. Capitol Oct. 8, 2013.

Grijalva, 7 Other Members of Congress Arrested

Demonstration calling for immigration reform leads to civil disobedience as street blocked near US Capitol.

The border wall between Mexico and Arizona runs through rolling desert hills, separating a bustling Mexican city from the Arizona desert.

Part of SB 1070 Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court

'Harboring and transporting aliens' clause called void because of its vagueness and is preempted by fed law.

Border Contrasts Shape New Musical Aesthetic

Academics explore how Tijuana served as the foundation for the musical hybrid of Nortec Collective

The fence separating the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales, Ariz.

Govt Shutdown Affecting Immigration Issues

Two-thirds of nation's courts handling such issues are closed or working strictly limited schedules.

Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed

Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.

US Court Further Restricts Immigration Tactics

Judge rules Maricopa sheriff cannot charge people who pay to be sneaked into country as conspirators to smuggling.

Report: Illegal Immigration May Be Rising Again

Decline began in 2007 with recession, tougher enforcement; new numbers show uptick since recession ended.

A U.S. Border Patrol on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Grijalva, Fellow Congressman Introduce Immigration Bill

Border Caucus co-chairs aim to create new plan, saying it's time to move forward with reform.

AZ Week: US Needs Immigration to Boost Economy

Lawyer who specializes in helping employers get technically skilled foreign workers says reform a must.

Migrant deaths in the desert continue at a steady pace and its the Tucson sector that has the highest numbers.

Border Deaths Up From Last Year, Pima County Figures Show

Medical examiner's office reports 148 migrant deaths so far, compared to 125 at this time in 2012.

McCain Wants Answers on Border Patrol Housing Costs

Senator demands to know why 21 new agent dwellings cost $605K each, for totals of $13M, in Ajo.

Congressman Grijalva Wants New Immigration Reform Plan

Immigration bill has stalled in the US House; there are expectations that it will not be voted on this year.

Border Patrol Agent Sentenced for Drug Smuggling

Agent Anaya will spend five years in prison for loading marijuana onto his patrol vehicle.

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.

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