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METRO WEEK: Woman Banned from US; Children Stay

AZPM documentary tracks life for US citizens whose mother is banned from country.

Rothschild Offers Help Hiring Customs Officers for Border

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

The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank

Who helps facilitate international trade?

Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union

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

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.

Border Patrol Wants to Recruit More Women

One reason is increasing number of female migrants apprehended; currently make up only 5% of agents.

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.

Grijalva: Congress Should Take Immigration Reform Further

Chairman of liberal caucus says Obama executive actions prodding lawmakers into more changes.

AZ WEEK: 'Obama's Immigration News Good Economically, Bad Politically'

Local policy, law experts weigh in on president's executive orders deferring deportation for millions of undocumented migrants in US.

Border Patrol Agent Who Shot Mexican Teen Identified

Federal court rules against request to not release name of person involved in 2012 fatal shooting.

Group: Border Patrol Violated Human Rights of Immigrants in Detention

New report says Central American women, children in Tucson were kept in unsanitary conditions.

Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Denying Bail to Some Illegal Immigrants

9th Circuit says legislation violates due-process rights; targeted undocumented people charged with felonies.

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.

Nogales Mayor Worries Border X-Ray Equipment Has High Radiation

Garino is asking DHS to find out if its 'Z-Portal' scanning system is leaking dangerous materials.

Arrests of Unaccompanied Minors in Southern AZ Border Continue to Drop

Still, more than 900 child migrants apprehended in July, August in Border Patrol’s Tucson sector.

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