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Taide Elena, Jose Antonio's grandmother, shows a photo of the teen next to an image of his coffin at the border.

Border Patrol Agent Who Shot Mexican Teen Identified

Federal court rules against request to not release name of person involved in 2012 fatal shooting.

Judge to Consider Releasing Name of Agent Involved in Mexican Teen's Shooting

Hearing taking place Thursday in Tucson; family of 16-year-old refuses Border Patrol's confidentiality request.

Bail for Some Illegal Immigrants on Hold

Advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to implement ruling striking down Arizona law ASAP.

McCain Urges Obama Not to Use Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Two other Republican colleagues also ask president not to shield millions of undocumented people from deportation.

A Border Patrol agent in the Arizona desert looking through binoculars.

Group: Border Patrol Violated Human Rights of Immigrants in Detention

New report says Central American women, children in Tucson were kept in unsanitary conditions.

Maricopa Attorney Wants Bail for Some Illegal Immigrants Delayed

Bill Montgomery asks 9th Circuit to delay implementation of ruling striking down voter-approved Arizona law.

Group Alleges Border Patrol is Racial Profiling at Arivaca Checkpoint

New report by People Helping People has results from more than 2,000 stops; shows Latinos were more likely to be stopped, asked for ID.

Grammy Winning Band in Tucson to Support Immigrant Rights Group

La Santa Cecilia’s song El Hielo (ice) talks of daily fears undocumented face

Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Denying Bail to Some Illegal Immigrants

9th Circuit says legislation violates due-process rights; targeted undocumented people charged with felonies.

A map of the Arizona Congressional districts, as redrawn by the Arizona Independent redistricting commission in 2011 and approved by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2012.

Final CD2 Debate Plays Out Before Raucous Sierra Vista Crowd

Barber, McSally agree on issues needing work but differ on approaches; crowd drowns out Barber's closing statement.

Congressman Grijalva Visits Mexican Immigrant in Sanctuary

Says he is planning a meeting with woman's children, DHS secretary to stop deportation.

Border Agent Seen Punching Migrant Teen Unpunished for Months

US Attorney's Office declined to prosecute earlier this year; aggravated assault case is now in hands of Santa Cruz County.

Obama Administration Spending $4M on Attorneys for Migrant Kids

Health, Human Services says it is first time office provides money for direct legal representation for immigrants.

Feds: AZ Can't Deny Driver's Licenses to Dreamers

US Dept. of Justice urges court to reject Brewer's appeal of ruling that blocks policy.

A Border Patrol agent looking over the Arizona desert.

Immigration Talk Shifting Focus This Election Cycle

Migrant children, sanctuary movement highlight human side of issue.

Video May Show Border Patrol Agent Punching Migrant Teen in Stomach

Aldo Arteaga has made his first appearance in court, is charged with aggravated assault.

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