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Watchdog: US Unprepared for Consequences of 'Zero Tolerance' Immigration

Homeland Security officials say the report illustrates how difficult it is to enforce broken and poorly written immigration laws.

Student Massacre in Mexico Classified as State Crime 50 Years Later

A researcher says still-classified documents can shed light on the perpetrators of the 1968 killings.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Bid to Overturn Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban

The court refuses to hear a challenge to a the 2012 prohibition of new mines in the area.

Audit: CBP Not Protecting Information Gleaned From its Drones

The audit found the agency's drone program is vulnerable to losing confidential information the aircraft gather.

Eloy Pulls Plug On Part Of ICE Contract

The city ended part of a contract allowing ICE to run an immigrant detention center in Texas.

Immigration Court Backlog Growing

The number of unresolved cases grew by 41 percent in less than two years

Flake Strikes Cautious Tone on Kavanaugh Hearing

The U.S. senator from Arizona criticized those he says are rushing to judgment regarding accusers and accused.

Leaders, Execs to Meet at Business Summit to Talk US-Mexico Ties

Topics on the agenda include government transition, trade, Mexican government corruption and economic wealth disparity.

Ducey, Garcia Spar on Education Policy in Tucson Debate

Candidates for Arizona Governor continue to offer disparate visions on the future of the state, in second debate this week.

Groups Sue Government to Get Info on Citizenship Application Delays

Documents say the government didn't respond to a FOIA request for records tied to naturalization requests.

Tucson Company Building Border Wall in Texas

West Point Contractors is known locally for projects in Nogales, Yuma and in Tucson’s Saguaro National Park.

Arizona Sues Maker of Oxycontin

Lawsuit claims Purdue Pharma violated a judicial order regarding claims made in advertisements.

Arizona Aims to Take Licenses From Southwest Key Programs

The operator of shelters for migrant children missed a deadline that was part of a deal made to increase state oversight.

Interior Secretary to Lead Volunteer Project at Grand Canyon

Secretary Zinke's visit is intended to highlight maintenance projects at the park.

US Slashes Number of Refugees to 30,000 for Next Year

It makes two straight years of cutting the number of refugees the U.S. will accept, with last year's cap at 45,000.

Cochise County Supervisors Pass Incentives for Vineyards, Solar and Housing

Trio of economic incentives aimed at growing industries in the area.

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