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Image taken from a panoramic view of the San Miguel Gate.

Southern Arizona Leaders Invite Trump to Walk the Border

O'odham leader and Nogales mayor say president must hear their concerns.
Crime scene tape

Tucson Police Chief: 'Sanctuary' Ban Won't Work

Magnus says police relations with community important to force's mission.

Mexican President Cancels Meeting with Trump over Wall-Building Order

President's executive order brings mix of reactions on both sides of the border.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer at a briefing Jan. 23, 2017.

White House: 'Dreamers' Not a Deportation Priority For Now

Press secretary says the focus is deporting dangerous criminals.
The port of entry at Naco, Sonora, 2009.

7 Miles of Border Wall Being Modernized Near Naco

Old wall is being replaced with bollard-style fencing 18 feet high.
Evette Nunez, Roxanna Estrada, and Pamela Moya at "Dreamer" workshop

Arizona 'Dreamers' Rush to Renew Status Before Friday

President-elect Donald Trump could cancel Obama's executive action.

The Fearless Jazz of Dee Dee Bridgewater

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two local churches make room for Central American refugees; electronic music emerges from virtual space in Tucson; and an overview of the 2017 Tucson Jewish International Film Festival.
Migrants awaiting processing inside CBP facilities wrap themselves in mylar blankets provided by the agency to keep warm.

Rights Groups Want Contempt of Court for Border Patrol

Plaintiffs say the agency turned over corrupted video files that can not be viewed.
Then-Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly in March 2014 discussing developments in his command's efforts to stem the flow of drugs from South and Central America.

McCain Questions Homeland Security Nominee about Border

General John Kelly: "A wall alone will not work."
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Aug. 31, 2016.

Year-End: Trump's 'Build a Wall' Top Border Story in Arizona

Immigrant rights groups mobilize after election; surge of Central Americans.
Border Patrol agents inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, AZ into Mexico.

Assaults Against US Border Officers Rise Threefold

159 in October and November this year, compared with 51 a year ago.
The Tucson City Council meets Dec. 2 after swearing in reelected members Karin Uhlich, Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik. Councilman Paul Cunningham is absent.

Tucson 'Immigrant Friendly,' But Not 'Sanctuary,' Mayor Says

City Council votes 7-0 to reaffirm city's status, offers forum for where people can get help.
Tucson City Council voted to ask Sun Tran management to "make every effort" to end the strike immediately on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Tucson Politicians: Push Is on to Be Immigrant Friendly City

City Council will vote on resolution, stopping short of calling city a sanctuary.
Terry Johnson of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office stands in the section of the jail where officers interview non-citizens who might be deportable.

Can Trump Keep Promise to Deport Criminal Migrants?

Some possible scenarios regarding the infrastructure and execution.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Arizona Regents to Trump: Protect 'Dreamer' Students

Letter from board asks president-elect to work with Congress to accomodate 'Dreamers.'

Border Rights Group: Apprehension Methods Contribute to Migrant Deaths

The first of three investigative reports released by No More Deaths.

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