More Immigration Politics Stories

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.

Grijalva, Clergy Across US Form Coalition to Support Sanctuary Movement

Second church in Tucson to open its doors for immigrant fighting deportation.

Civil Rights Leader Visits Tucson Immigrant in Sanctuary

Farmworkers' union co-founder Dolores Huerta urges White House to allow Mexican woman to stay in US.

Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'

Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.

METRO WEEK: CD2 Candidates Push Toward Barber Challenge

Kais, McSally, Wooten discuss immigration, federal budget issues, Social Security and Medicare in Green Valley forum.

Second Sanctuary Case at Tucson’s Church, Woman Moves in Today

A Mexican immigrant living in the U.S. illegally hopes for deportation relief.

Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill

Kais, McSally, Wooten would have voted against Senate version of reform, call security top issue.

Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency

Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.

Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.

Pols Want 'Border Security,' But Benefit from Immigration: Expert

Influx of Central American women, children isn't threat in and of itself but can beget other issues, she says.

Nearly 5,500 Unaccompanied Child Migrants Processed at Nogales Facility

Shelter opened May 31 when federal officers in Texas were overwhelmed with numbers crossing from Central America.

Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.

Parents of Unaccompanied Minors Possible Victims of Scam

Scammers calling some parents in U.S. asking for money to be reunited with children.

UPDATE: Immigrant Youth Won't Go to Oracle Tuesday

Grijalva's office reports no dropoff planned as opponents, supporters mingle peacefully, wait at roadside.

Reporter’s Notebook: Update of Central American Child Migrants

About 200 children brought to Tucson shelter under high security; Obama asks for $3.7B to handle crisis.

Charity Hopes to Prevent Honduran Youth from Heading North

So far in 2014 more than 13K unaccompanied children from Central American country have been apprehended crossing into US illegally.

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