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Poll: Arizona Voters Oppose ICE Shutdown

Even in heavily Democratic Pima County, less than a quarter of the people questioned agreed with abolishing ICE.

Tucson 'Operation Streamline' Prosecutions Highest Since Launch

The controversial system for prosecuting immigrants has seen an almost 70 percent increase over last year.

Border Patrol Agent Will be Retried on Manslaughter Charges

Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz was found "not guilty" of 2nd degree murder, prosecutors will try again on manslaughter charges.

Border Patrol Union Chides Agency for Not Defending Agent

National union paid legal costs to defend Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz of murder charges.

Historic Walkout; #RedforEd and Charters; Border Agent Acquitted

And former state treasurer Dean Martin explains the sustainability of the governor's teacher pay raise plan.

Attorney Reflects on Murder Trial of Border Agent Lonnie Swartz

Bill Risner has represented several plaintiffs in civil cases against the Border Patrol.

Opening Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Against Border Agent

The prosecution says the agent acted as judge, jury and executioner. The defense says the agent feared for his life.

Trump Wants to Cut US Aid to Mexican Drug Cartel Fight

Budget proposal calls for cutting funding to Mexican policy, military almost in half.

Attorney General: 'We Will Detain All Adults Apprehended at Border'

Sessions visits Nogales, says, 'We will execute a strategy that once again secures our border.'

Immigration Courts Drowning in Deportation Cases

10,000 immigration cases backlogged in Arizona, 500,000 nationwide.

Can Trump Keep Promise to Deport Criminal Migrants?

Some possible scenarios regarding the infrastructure and execution.

Judge OKs El Chapo Guzman's Extradition; Appeal Expected

Prosecutors in US and Mexico favor him facing justice north of the border.

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.

Human Rights Group: Detention Center Photos Show Abuse

A federal judge ordered the pictures be made public after Border Patrol tried to block the release.

Sheriff: Cartels Forcing Migrants to Traffic Drugs

Armed drug smugglers are using threats and intimidation against unwilling migrants.

Immigrant Advocates Want End to Operation Streamline

Protesters say record shows it doesn't work; McCain, Flake want it expanded.

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