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Appeals Court Not Delaying Issuing Driver's Licenses to 'Dreamers'

Gov. Jan Brewer takes fight to US Supreme Court.

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.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and President Obama

Arizona Signs onto Challenge of Obama's Immigration Policy

Brewer authorizes state joining lawsuit seeking to have president's executive actions declared unconstitutional.
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Poll: Most Latinos Support Obama's Immigration Actions

Fixing system is a non-partisan issue for many Hispanic voters.
Yuma is often called the winter vegetable capital of the world.

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.
Nogales Sonora in Mexico as seen through the international border fence

Grijalva: Congress Should Take Immigration Reform Further

Chairman of liberal caucus says Obama executive actions prodding lawmakers into more changes.
The international border fence in the Arizona desert.

Arizonans in Turn Lambaste, Laud Obama Over Immigration

Brewer: 'a tyrannical king that is above the law;' Barber: 'disappointed Congress has brought us to this point.'
A Border Patrol agent in the Arizona desert looking through binoculars.

Immigration Talk Shifting Focus This Election Cycle

Migrant children, sanctuary movement highlight human side of issue.
Arizona applicants for Deferred Action for Deportation, in September 2012.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.
Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta visits Rosa Robles Loreto, an immigrant in sanctuary avoiding deportation

Civil Rights Leader Visits Tucson Immigrant in Sanctuary

Farmworkers' union co-founder Dolores Huerta urges White House to allow Mexican woman to stay in US.

Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'

Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.
Taide Elena, Jose Antonio's grandmother, shows a photo of the teen next to an image of his coffin at the border.

Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency

Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.
A view of Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico.

Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.
Children sleep on 4-inch mattresses in one of the shelter's holding areas.

Nearly 5,500 Unaccompanied Child Migrants Processed at Nogales Facility

Shelter opened May 31 when federal officers in Texas were overwhelmed with numbers crossing from Central America.

Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.

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