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The Buzz: What can states do at the US-Mexico border?

Federal law rules the land when it comes to border enforcement, but local governments can help.

Reviving Montezuma Pass: Sky Island Alliance's bold initiative to rewild decommissioned roads

From roads to rivers: volunteers unite to transform old paths into thriving wildlife corridors

Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 3 The Border in the Governor's Race

Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.

Rep. Grijalva and humanitarian groups denounce cuts to refugee resettlement

The groups say the reducing refugee intake here endangers people fleeing violence in places like Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again

Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.

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.

Local Officials Condemn Policy Separating Undocumented Families

Office holders from six different government bodies gathered to voice opposition to the Trump administration policy.

Ryan Paints Rosy Scenario on Immigration; Details to Come

Potential legislation still has to make its way through difficult negotiations between conservatives and moderates.

Surge In Arizona Part Of National Wave Of Citizenship Applications

The U.S. government gets a flood of citizenship applications in the months before a presidential election, and activists said the 2016 spike has carried over into this year.

Older Dreamers: "We are invested in the U.S."

Older DACA recipients say deportation may cost them their children.

UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program

Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.

Rothschild Offers Help Hiring Customs Officers for Border

Tucson mayor lobbied federal officials last week for the city, offered help to one department

AZ WEEK: Arizona Joins Lawsuit Against Obama Over Immigration Action

'This is an unfortunate setback for the long-term agenda,' Goldwater Institute lawyer argues.

METRO WEEK: Grijalva Supports Obama Immigration Actions; Expands Leadership Role

Next congressional session, Arizona's Congressional District 3 representative seeks legislative compromises.

Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes

Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.

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