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The Pima County Sheriff's headquarters on E. Benson Highway.

Pima Supervisors to Vote on Grants Targeting Illegal Immigration, Drug Trafficking

The board is considering more than $2 million in federal funding for the sheriff's department, including Operation Stonegarden.
From left, State Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales, Tucson Councilman Richard Fimbres, TUSD Boardmember Adelita Grijalva, Tucson Councilwoman Regina Romero, Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council Vice Chair Peter Yucupicio, Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, Tucson Councilman Paul Durham and Tucson Mayor Johnathan Rothschild.

Local Officials Condemn Policy Separating Undocumented Families

Office holders from six different government bodies gathered to voice opposition to the Trump administration policy.
Illustration for the "Bundyville" podcast by Zoë van Dijk.

Taking a Trip to "Bundyville"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Legal battles on the border over the separation of families; and Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman talks about life, death, and having fun in between.

One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally.

Rep. McSally Suggests Building Wall on Arizona-California Border

The proposal came during a White House discussion about sanctuary cities.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger.

Diocese of Tucson Introduces New Bishop

Edward Joseph Weisenburger comes to Tucson after serving as Bishop of Salina, Kansas.
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva is arrested outside of Trump Tower in New York City Sept. 19, 2017. Several members of congress were protesting the president's immigration policy.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva Arrested in New York

Congressman joined pro-immigrant protest outside Trump Tower.
Perla Rojas (left) and Ana Mendoza (center) were among the DACA recipients who gathered on the University of Arizona mall Tuesday afternoon.

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.
Syrian chef Shahd Baeij

A Woman from Syria Shares Flavors of her Homeland

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A public forum at TMC examines the future of Arizona health care; how this week's Supreme Court ruling affects immigration; and join some of the estimated 1,500 people who walk and run on Tumamoc Hill every day.
The old border wall made of military landing platform that stood for years dividing Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Sonora.

Tucson Politicians Consider Border Wall Opposition

City Council, county supervisors to vote on identical resolutions Tuesday.

Rare Meeting Between Tucson Rights Groups, Border Patrol

Interim Border Patrol Sector Chief seeks common ground, promises more meetings.
Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

Phone App Meant to Alert Family of Immigrant Detention

With a push of a button, up 15 people notified of an immigrant's detainment.

Episode 307: Far From Home, Young Refugees Finding Their Way in Arizona

Also, efforts from faith-based organizations and volunteers, and the economic impact of immigrants and refugees.
Ricardo Pineda Albarran, Mexican consul in Tucson.

Mexican Consulates Offer Free Legal Help to Their Citizens in US

Many Mexicans in country legally fear deportation and other problems.
Daniel Kanstroom, co-director of Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Boston College

Lawyers Help Immigrants Facing Deportation

Only U.S. citizens have a right to free legal representation at public expense.
President Donald Trump

Trump Rules Hit Hard at Illegal Immigration

Criminals, crime suspects top priority, with much wider net cast for others, too.

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