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Somali Refugee Women entering the offices of the International Rescue Committee in Tucson.

Banning Vetted Refugees Puts Them In Harm's Way, Advocate Says

Lives can be lost if they are blocked from coming to the U.S. despite receiving prior approval.
The federal building in downtown Tucson.

Southern Arizona Immigration Lawyers 'Ready to Pounce' Following Executive Orders

News came as they were gathered for an annual meeting.
Overlooking the Tucson city skyline at night.

Tucson Officials Ready Themselves for 'Sanctuary' Fight

$100M in federal funds could be at stake for the city.
A sample of a U.S. permanent resident card.

Audit: US Immigration Agency Lost Track Of Thousands Of Green Cards

Trying to recover wrongly delivered green cards cost $1.5M last year.
Bill Beard speaks on Arizona Week following Election Day 2016.

What Does Donald Trump's Victory Mean for Arizona?

Plus, polling problems in Douglas; young immigrants' thoughts on the future.
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court Leaves Obama Immigration Policy Blocked

Range of Arizona reactions: President must 'enforce immigration laws;' 'heartbreaking news.'

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?
President Barack Obama delivers his 2015 State of the Union Address to congress.

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.
A Border Patrol agent in the Arizona desert looking through binoculars.

Border Patrol Wants to Recruit More Women

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

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.

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