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Rep. Raúl Grijalva Arrested in New York

Congressman joined pro-immigrant protest outside Trump Tower.

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.

Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson

Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.

Arizona to Have Voice with Trump, Campaign Official Says

Immigration likely to be key issue in new presidency, and Arizona is a border state.

McSally Challenges Homeland Security on Data Accuracy

She disagrees with agency statistics about proportion of those caught crossing.

Rothschild Offers Help Hiring Customs Officers for Border

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

Grijalva Asks DHS to Explain Detention, Deportation Policies

40 members of Congress write to federal government with list of questions, recommendations.

Senate Committee Wants Border Patrol Access Expanded

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

McSally Questions Nogales Border Fence Repair Cost

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

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

McSally Votes for 'Dreamers,' Against Other Obama Action

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

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.

Justice Denies Delay in Driver's Licenses for 'Dreamers'

US Supreme Court's Kennedy turns back Brewer's request; ACLU declares victory, calls for license issuance.

Tucson Family 'Relieved' to Benefit From Obama’s Immigration Executive Action

Teenage son is “happy my parents can stay and have relief so they’re not always worried."

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