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AG Sessions Addresses Border Sheriffs

There were no promises for money at the New Mexico meeting, only more manpower from promised National Guard troops.

DHS Secretary: No Deportation for DACA Recipients

In congressional testimony, Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said "Dreamers" are not an enforcement priority.

AG Sessions to Address Immigration at Border Sheriffs Meeting in NM

Sessions has directed prosecutors to focus on charging people with illegal entry, citing a "crisis" on the border.

Border Patrol Agent Charged With Murder Takes The Stand

Agent Lonnie Swartz told the jury that details from that night were "very distorted."

338 National Guard Troops to be Deployed to Border, Sheriff Says

Troops will provide support for federal law enforcement agents, governor tells border sheriffs.

Agents’ Mental Health; Monastery Development; Organ Donation

Developer Ross Rulney explains how he plans to preserve Tucson's Benedictine Monastery.

150 Arizona Guard Troops to be Deployed Along Border

Federal Government will pay all the cost, according to Gov. Doug Ducey.

AZ Legislature Tells Congress to Stop Forcing Nogales to Pay for Sewer Line

State lawmakers are getting involved in a dispute over the cross-border sewer pipe.

Gov. Ducey 'Welcomes Deployment' of National Guard to Border

President Trump is following his two successors in sending troops to the border.

Roundtable: The Future of DACA; 'Human Rights Tragedy' on the Border

Hear from the Pima County sheriff, an immigration attorney and a border reporter.

One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.

Testing On Border Wall Prototypes Coming to an End

Expected to complete evaluation of prototypes this week.

Trial Continues for Border Agent Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder

Forensic expert testifies that blood-spatter consistent with being shot in the back while on the ground.

Attorney Reflects on Murder Trial of Border Agent Lonnie Swartz

Bill Risner has represented several plaintiffs in civil cases against the Border Patrol.

Tohono O’odham Leaders Meet With Interior Secretary Zinke During Border Visit

Secretary Zinke toured the Arizona-Mexico border and spoke in support of President Trump's wall.

Opening Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Against Border Agent

The prosecution says the agent acted as judge, jury and executioner. The defense says the agent feared for his life.

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