Immigrant and women’s rights activist to be freed on bond from Eloy Detention Center
Immigrant and reproductive rights activist Alejandra Pablos was set to be released through a bond decided by an immigration judge in Eloy.
Something in the water: A high school on the border and its many successful athletes
Rio Rico High School has nine state championships in cross country and track and field since 2000 and 86 individual gold medals in state competition.
Immigration court backlog likely to grow in face of cuts, experts say
WASHINGTON - More than 684,000 cases are waiting to be heard in immigration courts across the country - 10,422 of them in Arizona - a number that is only expected to grow if the administration cuts an immigrant legal assistance program and adds case quotas for judges, advocates said.
Supreme Court voids law allowing deportation in ‘crimes of violence’
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Tuesday voided a federal law allowing deportation of immigrants who commit "crimes of violence" as unconstitutionally vague, a decision hailed by Arizona immigration lawyers as a "promising step forward."
ACLU wants Greyhound to end ‘warrantless searches’ of passengers by Customs and Border Protection agents
The ACLU sent out a letter to Greyhound addressing their warrantless searches and incidents.
Border deployment may only involve 2,000 Guardsmen, no work on wall
WASHINGTON - The National Guard will send 2,000 troops to the border, half as many as originally expected, where they will serve at least through September in limited support roles - but will not work on a border wall, federal officials said Monday.
Puerto Rican retirees face uncertainty on pension cuts after Hurricane Maria
As Puerto Rico grapples with massive debts, a struggling economy and a growing exodus of residents to the mainland U.S., Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016, is pushing to cut government retiree pension benefit payments by an average of 10 percent.
Arizona National Guard announces details of Operation Guardian Shield along border
The Arizona National Guard announced on Wednesday they plan to send 338 ground and air soldiers to prepare for Operation Guardian Shield and mobilize them to support the Department of Homeland Security’s mission in securing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Ducey sends 225 National Guard troops to Mexican border
Gov. Doug Ducey sent 225 National Guard troops to the border on Monday five days after President Trump’s request.
Arizona Supreme Court strikes down in-state tuition for DACA students
The Arizona Supreme Court decided on Monday that DACA recipients will no longer receive in-state tuition nearly a year after the Arizona Board of Regents announced it would continue to offer in-state tuition for DACA students.
Diamondbacks’ Salas, De La Rosa first pair of Mexican teammates since 2004
Arizona Diamondbacks relievers Fernando Salas and Jorge De La Rosa represent the franchise's first pair of Mexican teammates since 2004.
Undocumented LGBTQ protesters clash with Phoenix police at Pride parade, vow to hold own event next year
Leaders of Trans Queer Pueblo said 2018 Pride Festival organizers and Phoenix Police made it clear the group was not welcome. Next year, they’ll launch their own event.
