Sheriffs wait to see details on Trump plan for soldiers on the border
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's announcement that he plans to send U.S. troops to patrol the border left southern Arizona sheriffs looking for details before committing to the "big step" that Trump said is needed until a border wall can be built.
Trump declares DACA deal dead, blames Democrats for its failure
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump declared "DACA is dead" in a series of weekend tweets, blaming Democrats for failing to find a replacement for the deferred deportation program that he said last fall he would revoke.
Arizona Supreme Court hears arguments on in-state tuition for DACA recipients
Dozens of DACA recipients rallied outside of the Arizona Supreme Court Monday advocating their right for in-state tuition rates.
Path to citizenship is long, frustrating and expensive
The pathway to citizenship differs based on your status and legality in the country. The pathways to citizenship is still unclear for thousands of DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, while residents have the upper hand.
Move to change Cesar Chavez Day to ‘National Border Control Day’ spurs anger
Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy's parade consisted of participants honoring Cesar Chavez and showing disapproval for Gohmert's suggested holiday name.
Trump administration seeks rule change linking immigration status to use of public benefits
A leaked draft of a proposed policy change from the Trump administration details how an immigrant seeking permanent residency in the U.S. can become a public charge and possibly face deportation depending on their use of public benefits.
Arizona business leaders stress need for pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients
Arizona business leaders discuss DACA on same day President Donald Trump signs new spending bill.
Immigration poem wins Mesa Community College student a trip to national competition
Jacobo Perez, a Mesa Community College English major, won first place in poetry for his poem, "How to Cross the Border Illegally or How to Make Tamales de Rajas," in the Maricopa Community College District Creative Writing Competition. His poem is about the people who cross the U.S.-Mexico border and the stories they rarely tell.
Young Progressives of Arizona kick off activist training to make their voices heard
Young Progressives of Arizona held its first monthly meeting in Mesa, where high schoolers and adults came together to share stories
Wildflower Bread Co. owner says DACA employees crucial to company’s survival
Owner of AZ-based restaurant chain, Wildflower Bread Company, is speaking out in support of his DACA employees. On of them describes the support she has received from the company.
Interior Secretary Zinke visits Arizona borderlands to talk up Trump’s wall
The Sec. of the Interior visited the US, Mexico border over the weekend to talk with local experts and tribes about the feasibility of a border wall in Arizona.
Valley DACA recipients and advocates claim a win after SCOTUS decision on driver’s licenses
The United States Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Arizona Dream Act Coalition v. Brewer, which was an attempt to deny driver's licenses to DACA recipients, and in turn, ADAC won.
