Customs rotates officers into Nogales to deal with staffing shortages
WASHINGTON - Ports of entry at Nogales are as many as 300 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers shy of their approved staffing levels, according to the officers' union, leading to long lines that threaten the region's economy.
Hispanic chamber: If Salvadorans with TPS are deported, Arizona’s economy would suffer
Arizona's economy will be affected by the termination of TPS for people from El Salvador.
Both sides blast Trump immigration plan – as racist or as a giveaway
WASHINGTON - A White House plan to give a path to citizenship for 1.8 million immigrants in exchange for a border wall and tougher immigration policies was attacked from all sides, called racist by one side and a shameless giveaway by the other.
When TPS ends: One Valley Salvadoran family’s story
As the Trump administration ends TPS, Salvadoran parents are facing a mountain of worry. Wilber Delgado and his wife, Eva Pineda, struggle as they live not knowing what the future will look like for them and for their children.
Trump citizenship remarks give immigration negotiators glimmer of hope
WASHINGTON - A reported White House plan that could give DACA recipients a path to citizenship will help those working toward an immigration reform compromise "a great deal," said Sen. Jeff Flake, conceding that there is still a long way to go.
Penzone says mending relations with the Hispanic community is an ongoing process
One year after being elected, MCSO Sheriff Paul Penzone talks about efforts to improve relations with the Hispanic community.
Border program breaks down walls, brings American musicians and Mexican children together
Bisbee based artist creates program that unites U.S. musicians and Mexican children, breaking down borders and walls through music
No More Deaths volunteers arrested as group accuses Border Patrol of destroying humanitarian aid
No More Deaths, an immigrant advocacy group that leaves water and aid supplies along desert routes for undocumented migrants trying to cross the border, alleges that Border Patrol agents have dumped thousands of gallons of water left for crossers in the past few years.
Nearly 22,000 unite to push for political power at Women’s March in Arizona
Nearly 22,000 people marched in solidarity with it's millions across the globe.
Tempe City Council fails to pass border wall resolution
Tempe City Council will not be joining other Arizona cities in taking a stance against President Donald J. Trump’s proposed border wall along the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Superhero fans celebrate increasing diversity in comic books
ACE Comic Con attendees celebrate the growing diversity of characters in superhero movies and comic books.
Local Valley program gives Latinos the power of entrepreneurship
Local First Arizona's business accelerator program promotes growth of local Latino businesses.
