One year later: Family of deported Arizona mom describes living a ‘nightmare’
This story is a follow-up to Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos' deportation, which took place in February of last year. Her children describe trying to adjust to life without their mother. Meanwhile, in Mexico, Guadalupe battles depression and struggles to begin a new life without her husband and children.
Arizona Latinx performers: Using the stage as a platform to show their pride and culture
The mariachi group showcases young musicians and performers whose motivation for playing mariachi music is the same: to represent their Mexican culture with pride.
Congress takes a week off as DACA deadline looms, Dreamers fret
WASHINGTON - Despite days of open debate, the Senate failed to agree on immigration reform this week. With a March 5 deadline on DACA looming - and Congress on recess next week - there is little time to find a way to protect about 800,000 young immigrants who could face deportation.
Witnesses say environmental rules hinder Border Patrol agent access
WASHINGTON - Nogales rancher Dan Bell told lawmakers that the best way to help the border environment might be by removing environmental regulations that hinder access by Border Patrol agents.
Giving the light: SRP employees help restore power in Puerto Rico
Employees from Salt River Company (SRP) returned to the valley last week after spending a month restoring power in Puerto Rico. They share their experiences working through the damage of Hurricane Maria, and tell us how the people of Puerto Rico reacted to their help.
Court proceedings continue after arrests of No More Deaths volunteers
Since the arrest of nine No More Deaths volunteers, the tension between the advocacy group, Border Patrol, and the desert land management along the U.S.-Mexico border has turned No More Deaths' 15-year winning streak in court now on its head.
Senate begins debate on immigration reform with deadlines looming
WASHINGTON - The Senate has plenty of options, and not much time, as it begins the debate with less than three weeks until the current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program expires. And Senate leaders said they expect to move on to other topics after Friday.
Court revives suit by protesters at Border Patrol checkpoint at Arivaca
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court ordered a new hearing for Arivaca protesters who said the Border Patrol violated their First Amendment rights when they tried to monitor a border checkpoint for potential racial profiling.
Second federal judge rules against Trump’s DACA decision
The Trump administration's decision on DACA was blocked by a federal judge for the second time.
Authorities grant stay to undocumented immigrant and father of five who sought sanctuary at Phoenix church
Jesus Berrones, an undocumented father of five whose story has garnered international attention, is spending his days and nights in a room at a north Phoenix church.
Both sides of immigration issue face off outside Sen. Flake’s Phoenix office
DACA and TPS campaigners held a demonstration outside of Senator Jeff Flake's office where they were met with Pro-Trump protesters.
Meatless Mexican: Vegan food truck takes cuisine back to its roots
Vegan couple, Jose and Leticia Gamiz, own a Mexican vegan food truck in the metro Phoenix area.
