Bill Allowing Businesses Deny Service to LGBT, Others Passes
AZ House gives final approval to legislation letting people assert religious beliefs; opponents say it is discriminatory
Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims
It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.
NPR: Half-Million Eligible for Deferred Deportation Yet to Apply
Numbers have slowed to trickle after hundreds of thousands applied in early months of program.
AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play
Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.
AZ Week: New American: 'I'm From Here Now'
Overcoming repression, war, refugee immigrants join ranks of US citizens in ceremonies this week.
Taking Oath for Citizenship: 'I Love This Country'
Small group at Tumacacori among 25,000 across nation this week celebrating US Citizenship Day.
AZ Won't Issue Licenses to Anyone Qualifying for Deferred Action
Change came after US District Court judge ruled in May that policy was likely 'discriminatory.'
New "Freedom to Marry" Campaign Launches
Coalition of civil rights organizations; year-long education effort planned, then possible ballot measure.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.
'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries
While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum
After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.
Indigenous Students From Guatemala, Mexico Visit Tucson
UA’s leadership program teaches group about democracy, education and government.
Key Part of Voting Rights Act Ruled Unconstitutional
Supreme Court decision, 5-4, frees Arizona, 8 other states from federal preclearance of electoral changes.
Supreme Court Wants Limited Affirmative Action
Justices do not overturn law, but order lower court to apply narrower definition in college admissions case.
