How Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy Leads to Family Separation
A discussion with Arizona Republic border reporter Rafael Carranza about how the law is enforced.
Pima Supervisors to Vote on Grants Targeting Illegal Immigration, Drug Trafficking
The board is considering more than $2 million in federal funding for the sheriff's department, including Operation Stonegarden.
Sessions Cites Bible to Defend Separating Immigrant Families
Last month, the attorney general announced a "zero tolerance" policy that any adult who enters the country illegally is criminally prosecuted.
Local Officials Condemn Policy Separating Undocumented Families
Office holders from six different government bodies gathered to voice opposition to the Trump administration policy.
Ryan Paints Rosy Scenario on Immigration; Details to Come
Potential legislation still has to make its way through difficult negotiations between conservatives and moderates.
Jeff Sessions Blocks Access to Asylum for Those Fleeing Domestic Violence
The attorney general overruled a 2016 case, saying people must also prove the government did not or could not protect them.
Taking a Trip to "Bundyville"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Legal battles on the border over the separation of families; and Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman talks about life, death, and having fun in between.
US Asylum Seekers Wait Their Turn on Mexican Border
The exact reasons for the border crossing bottleneck in California, Arizona and Texas are unclear.
US House Republicans Want to Change Asylum Laws
Republican House leaders plan to take up an immigration bill in June.
HHS Considering Housing Immigrant Children at Military Bases
The plan would impact children detained crossing the border alone or those separated from their parents by the government.
ACLU Ad Campaign on ICE Interactions Won't Air in Arizona
Ads will air in 11 states across three different digital platforms.
AG Backs Off Plan to Halt Legal Program for Detained Immigrants
The program grew out of the model of a project started in Arizona.
One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.
Secretary Zinke on Arizona Border: 'We Are Going to Build a Wall'
Critics point to humanitarian and environmental costs of border walls.
Mexico Launches Ad Campaign to Stop Immigrant Bullying in the US
Consulate reports an increase in people being bullied over immigration status.
