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Leilani Clark, who said she was pepper sprayed at the Oct. 8 immigrant rights protest scene, prepares to address the City Council.

Activists Ask Tucson City Council to Change Enforcement of SB1070

Immigration advocates want city to explore ways to comply with state law while reducing Border Patrol calls.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Undocumented Migrant Rescues Increasing in AZ

As of end of August 2013, Border Patrol had rescued 760 migrants; 20% more than 2012, 50% more than 2011.

Grijalva Urges Congress to Continue Immigration Reform Talks

Gov. shutdown is over, Obama says he wants lawmakers to focus on reform; there is too much to lose if they don't, Grijalva says.

Updated: Immigration Activists Protest Operation Streamline

Protesters blocked two buses filled with suspected undocumented immigrants being transported to fed courthouse for immediate deportation; 18 arrested, charged with a felony.
Activist asking Tucson Police Department to stop enforcing SB1070

Enforcement of SB 1070 Continues to Spark Protest

Traffic stop and required immigration call leads to blockade of police, pepper spraying, arrests in Tucson.

Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed

Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower

US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
Mohammad Abdollahi, originally from Iran, works for the National Immigration Youth Alliance, a social media hub advocating for legalization of young students.

'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
Items found with the body of an undocumented migrant, kept by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner.

Demographics Changing for Migrant Deaths in the Desert

Report shows more people from Central America crossing into the U.S.

Cross-Border Killing Elicits Cross-Border Protest

Mexicans, Americans stage joint demonstration at fence in Nogales

AZ Illustrated Metro Episode, March 11, 2013

Technology along border, PCC immigrant tuition, legislative harmony
US-Mexico border

GAO Report: 'Border Security' Definition Elusive

Tucson Sector arrests fall 68%, drug seizures rise 83% in 5 years
Border Patrol inspection

New Border Strategy: Hit Repeat Violators

Illegal immigrants crossing, being deported, crossing again are targeted
Former Arizona Governor Raúl Héctor Castro gives his input on the current the state of Arizona politics.

Ex-Gov. Castro: Mexican-Americans on the Rise

But more progress needed, especially on profiling and 'timidity'
Dennis Burke

SB 1070 Legal Challenge Update

Dennis Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona provides an update on the legal challenge to SB-1070 that his office is working on.

Transformative Education

HB 2281 and concern for future of Raza Studies in TUSD lends urgency to week-long conference.

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