Arizona representative, DACA recipient arrested at immigration march
WASHINGTON - Arizona state Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, and Phoenix Dreamer Karen Ibarra were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police along with scores of others in Washington to protest Congress' failure to act on immigration reform, on what was supposed to be the last day of the DACA program.
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Chinese Culture and Cuisine Festival offers a taste of Asia to Valley residents
Phoenicians came together to celebrate the year of the dog at annual Chinese Cultural Festival.
Valley Jewish groups stand in solidarity with Dreamers
Valley Jewish groups and DACA recipients held a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza to draw attention to the need for a clean dream act.
Art worlds connect at Arizona-Mexico border event
The Binational Border Residency facilitated an event where artists, dancers and residents from Mexico and Arizona converged at the border fence.
Phoenix DACA recipients and advocates uncertain about SCOTUS decision
Today the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California. This was President Donald J. Trump administration's request to bypass the liberal-leaning federal appeals court to end the DACA program on March 5.
Gallego, Latino community promotes Clean Power Plan
Congressman Ruben Gallego opposed the Trump administration's proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, touting its importance at a round table conference organized by National Council of La Raza Action Fund.
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.
