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Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Border National Monument is Center of Conflict

Organ Pipe Cactus Park has sparked issues among Border Patrol, ecologists, visitors.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

Group Detained After Asking for Asylum at Border

Nine long-time undocumented U.S. residents want to 'come back home.'

Undocumented Group Raised in US Attempts Return

Nine people who recently departed for Mexico coming back 'the right way,' through legal border crossing.

McCain: Strong Campaigns for Immigration Bill Lacking

The Republican senator said business and religious groups could influence House Republicans' votes for the reform.

Border Patrol Considers Razor Wire for Border Fence

Nogales mayor opposes idea, says he hopes to come up with alternatives for feds.

Napolitano Resigns from Homeland Security

Will become first female president of University of California system; she is former AZ governor.

House GOP Calls Senate-Passed Immigration Bill 'Flawed'

Step-by-step approach to rewriting what speaker calls 'Obamacare-like' legislation.

Immigration Reform Hits Big GOP Wall in US House

Senate-passed bill will be ignored, Speaker Boehner says; Grijalva, other House Dems rally for passage.

AZ Week: Immigration Reformers Hopeful of House Action

Senate-style compromise is key, say Arizona's border congressmen, Democrats Grijalva and Barber.

Demographics Changing for Migrant Deaths in the Desert

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

UPDATE: Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Bill received a 68-32 vote, moves forward to the House.

Brewer: 'I Demand a Secure Border'

Governor says she is encouraged by Senate immigration reform but wants security 'as strong as possible.'

Immigration Reform Debate Under Way in Senate

Key sponsor McCain decries amendments as costly, unnecessary; he seeks better use of current technology.

US Senate Advances Immigration Reform Legislation

82-15 vote sets measure for floor debate; border security remains GOP's significant sticking point.

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