More Arizona Border Immigration Stories

Border Concerns Extend Beyond Southern Arizona

Plus, the state of mental health in our jails and a proposal to increase the city sales tax.

Border Groups Readying for Trump Administration

Southern Border Communities Coalition opposed to more militarization of border.

Arizona Border Rancher Wants Trump to Keep Word, Build Wall

Some ranchers voted for the president-elect based on promises about the border.

Border Patrol Union Confident in Trump, Official Says

They stand by their endorsement and hope for a place at the table.

For Border Apprehensions, 'Who' Overshadows 'How Many'

DHS says poverty, violence are factors in rising apprehensions of Central Americans.

McSally Challenges Homeland Security on Data Accuracy

She disagrees with agency statistics about proportion of those caught crossing.

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.

Poll: Arizona Voters Oppose Deportation, Border Wall

Both topics have been pushed to the forefront by Trump's presidential campaign.

Trump to Talk Immigration in Phoenix Wednesday

Evening speech will follow meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.

Agencies Mishandle Asylum Cases, US Commission Finds

Immigrants who fled danger are sent back to it, 'Barriers to Protection' report says.

69 Dead in Border Desert This Year, on Pace of Trend

Identifying remains is big task at Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.

Tucson Samaritans Offer Food, Water to Migrants in Desert

Stories of people dying in the desert prompted effort to help.

Central American Women Abused, Tucson Official Says

Women fear deportation if they report problems; men use that as means of control.

Sheriff: Cartels Forcing Migrants to Traffic Drugs

Armed drug smugglers are using threats and intimidation against unwilling migrants.

Union Official: Tucson Border Patrol Polygraph Use Flawed

Union says recruits being subjected to 'judge, jury executioner' treatment.

Can Inland Checkpoints Stop Border Drug Trafficking?

Border Patrol union chief says yes; Douglas mayor says they don't work.

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