ACLU of AZ: Children Experience Civil Rights Abuses in Detention
Claim against Department of Homeland Security cites mistreatment, neglect.
AZ Federal Court Nearing Full Strength With New Appointees
Earlier this year, court operating on as few as 7 judges; very low number for district that sees most criminal cases in the country.
S. AZ Ports of Entry Getting 170 Additional CBP Officers
About a month ago, U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, seven of his bipartisan congressional delegation colleagues requested more agents to staff Arizona's ports along border with Mexico.
AZ Week: Once Ground Zero, Border Sees Improvements
Number of apprehensions, drug seizures getting better with more agents, infrastructure in area, BP agents say.
From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee
Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.
Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border
Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.
Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security
First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.
Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area
Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014
A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.
AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There
Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.
AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle
Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.
New Doc Looks at Turbulent Debate Over Immigration in AZ
State of Arizona looks at controversial law SB 1070, its effects, the opinion of people on both sides of the spectrum.
AZ Week: State Strategizes to Improve Trade with Mexico
With $12 billion in trade, experts say Arizona needs more to take advantage of business opportunities.
Migrant Detention Facility Cellblocks Freezing, Detainees Say
While detention cells aren't designed with comfort in mind, human rights groups, undocumented migrants say conditions inside some BP stations have become unsafe.
NPR: Congress Immigration Mandate Keeps Detention Beds Full
Little known about, enforced policy calls for filling 34,000 beds with immigrant detainees in about 250 facilities across country per day.
