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Senate Committee Wants Border Patrol Access Expanded

Agency would no longer need permits to reach wildlife refuges, parks and military property.

Bill Would Rename Douglas Port of Entry For Late Gov. Raúl Castro

The U.S. House voted to name the port after Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor

DHS: Border Apprehensions Drop In 2015

Fewer apprehensions so far this year than in 2013 or 2012, Secretary Johnson says

McSally Questions Nogales Border Fence Repair Cost

Fixing flood damage on 60 feet of barrier cost $730,000, took five months to complete.

Surge of Minors at Border Expected, But Not Like 2014

Apprehensions decline; most illegal crossings occur in April and May, expert says.

Trial Begins for Immigration Activists Who Stopped Buses

Charges are misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations.

McSally Pushes Border Security Bill

She leads Republican effort on House floor to move legislation that stalled last month.

Congressional Border Tour Shows Breaches in Barrier Fence

Nearly two-dozen members of Congress were in Sierra Vista Saturday for a first hand look at the border.

Arizonans Sponsor House and Senate Border Security Bills

Two Republicans are backing bills in Congress aimed at beefing up border security

Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union

Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation

McSally Votes for 'Dreamers,' Against Other Obama Action

Republican defies party to keep immigration executive order funding in place for young adults.

McSally Meets With Border Patrol, Ranchers

Congresswoman's first weekend in home district includes border tour, assessment.

'Dreamer' Driver's Licenses Argued Anew in Court

Lawyers for state of Arizona, plaintiffs seek ruling in their favor without going to trial.

Deportations Fall Slightly from 2013 Record

Federal government reports 414,000 people removed from country in fiscal year that ended in September.

Year in Review: Immigration, Border Security

AZPM's Fernanda Echavarri and Ted Robbins discuss Central American children, Obama initiatives, more.

Tucson Police Reduce SB 1070 Enforcement

Chief says department already gets little response from Border Patrol; will be guided by Obama's immigration action.

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