In Stretch of Arizona Border, Migrant Families Keep Coming
Hailed as a gold standard for border security, the Yuma Sector has seen a more than 120 percent spike in families, many from Central America.
Appeals Court: No Immunity for Agent In Cross-Border Killing
The central question is whether Elena Rodriguez was protected by the Constitution as a Mexican citizen on Mexican soil.
Congress Watchdog: Border Wall May Cost More, Take Longer
The Government Accountability Office said CBP doesn't have enough info to know if it is using resources in a cost-effective manner.
Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again
Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.
Nearly 2,500 Scientists Slam Trump's Planned Border Wall
The collective has called on the administration to follow environmental policies, and on Congress to step up action against proposals for more construction.
Audit: Nearly Half of Border Agency Applicants Failed Entrance Exam
The review comes as the border agencies are under pressure to fulfill an executive order mandating the hiring of 5,000 new Border Patrol agents.
Man Extradited to US to Face Charges in Killing of Border Agent
Heraclio Osorio-Arellanes is accused of murdering agent Brian Terry in 2010.
Residents Warn of Threat to Santa Cruz River if Sewer Pipe Ruptures Again
Last year, rains caused a breach in a pipeline that carries raw sewage from Mexico to the U.S.
Asylum-Seeking Mexican Journalist Freed
Emilio Gutiérrez Soto was detained almost a year by U.S. officials.
The Heart of Loveland
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Independent brewers on both side of the U.S. - Mexico border team up; and a roundtable talk on how Tucson arts presenters can survive and thrive during the hot summer months.
Committee Approves Border Budget, Adds Protection for Some Asylum Seekers
The funding includes $5 billion to build 200 miles of new border wall.
Grijalva: 'No Confidence' in Homeland Secretary Nielsen
The Hispanic Caucus met with the Homeland Security secretary regarding separated immigrant families.
Committee Set To Debate Budget Increase for Homeland Security, Border Wall
The Customs and Border Protection budget would grow by nearly $4 billion over the last fiscal year.
Santa Cruz County Residents Demand Fix for Outdated Sewer Pipe
The pipeline, prone to failure, carries raw sewage from Mexico into the U.S.
Asylum-Seeker Shelters Report Increase in Russian Families
One family took temporary refuge at Casa Alitas, a halfway home for asylum seekers.
