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A Tucson Police car.

Texting While Driving Could Become Primary Offense in Tucson

City Council will vote to change the rule at a Tuesday meeting.

Audit Shows ICE Isn't Hitting its Mark in Screening for Terrorists

At least one violation of the agency's own process found in every case file examined.
The Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse, 405 W. Congress Street in Tucson.

Immigration Court Backlog Surging

Judges say system is broken
Elephant Head Farm, in Amado, Arizona, grows organic marijuana, like this plant, for processing into medical marijuana vapor fluids and pills.

Tougher Federal Rules Create Turmoil for Medical Marijuana Growers

Change to enforcement priorities has created turmoil in the state's $360 million medical pot industry.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Department.

Family of 4 Dies in Cabin from Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The Coconino County Sheriff's Department discovered the family Monday.
Protesters at the Eloy Detention Center

Report Raises Red Flags Over Treatment of Immigrant Detainees

Families with loved ones at the Eloy Detention Center worry about their safety and health.

Grijalva, Lawmakers Urge Investigation of Sex Assault Claims at Detention Centers

About 2 percent of assault allegations investigated over 2-year period, data show.

New Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico to Fight Transnational Criminal Organizations

U.S. and Mexico forming the largest transnational law enforcement agreement in the world.
The Homeland Security Department's wall separating Douglas, Arizona, from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, ends about two miles west of both towns and becomes vehicle barrier intended to stop cars, not people.

Border Arrests Down 24 Percent According To Yearly Report

Customs and Border Protection see increase in child arrests at the border in past year.
Opioids in a pill bottle

Tucson City Council Considers Joining Opioid Lawsuits

City attorney given authorization to explore options and gather data for potential counsel.

Arizona Supreme Court Censures Pima County Justice of the Peace

Paula Aboud stole assessment and answer key, claimed actions were a practical joke.
A map depicting the location of an the shooting of a suspected undocumented immigrant by a Customs and Border Patrol agent Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

CBP: Agent Fatally Shot Man In Southern Arizona

The shooting allegedly happened after one of the agents was attacked.
[from left] Agents Stephanie Dixon and Jacob Stukenberg chat with Mike Katzorke and Nancy Swartzmiller. Among the questions the couple had for the agents was what gear do they carry on their belts and why they wear long sleeves in the summer.

Border Patrol Hosts 'Coffee With a Cop' Event in Tucson

Agents and residents enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other on a personal level.
The Homeland Security Department's wall separating Douglas, Arizona, from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, ends about two miles west of both towns and becomes vehicle barrier intended to stop cars, not people.

Union: Murdered Border Patrol Agent In Texas Had Been Assaulted

Two agents were responding to a triggered sensor on Sunday night,.
Breitbart News chairman and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Steve Bannon: Brian Terry's Death Spurred Trump's Win

Former Trump chief strategist came to Tucson Saturday to receive an award from the foundation commemorating Border Patrol agent.
A Tucson Police car.

Tucson Police Ask City to Fund School Resource Officers

Having officers in some schools helps mentor and teach students.

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