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Supervisors Vote Against Stonegarden Funding at Rowdy Meeting

The board decided not to accept federal money based on local law enforcement cooperating with federal immigration efforts.

Border Grants on Pima Supervisors Agenda Yet Again

Board has delayed finalizing acceptance of the federal grants for more than six months.

Shelter Employee Standing Trial Tuesday for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Migrant Boys

Levian Pacheco is at least the third Southwest Key employee to be accused of sec crimes in Arizona since 2015.

Mexican Mother Granted Special Visa to Visit Ailing Husband in Tucson

Woman was previously denied entry; children petitioned for reversal.

State Seeking Fines Against Operator of Shelters for Migrant Kids

Inspections of Southwest Key facilities revealed issues with employee background checks.

Report: Nearly 1/2 of Underage Migrants in Mexico Last Year Were Unaccompanied

The association behind the report says most were fleeing violence or seeking to reunite with family.

128 Migrants 'Abandoned' Along US-Mexico Border

All facing deportation after being found Friday.

US Judge Extends Halt on Deportations of Separated Families

The order affects many of the more than 2,500 children separated from their families.

Border Groups Close Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers, Citing Less Need

Asylum-seeking families are no longer waiting weeks to be processed, a volunteer says.

TUSD Superintendent to Present Options for Educating Kids at Migrant Facility

The governing board voted unanimously last month to research education services for approximately 300 children at Southwest Key in Tucson.

Immigration Cases Tossed in Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling

A little-known decision has brought more chaos to an already strained system.

National Guard Troops Aiding in Inspections at Arizona's Borders

CBP is facing a staff shortage throughout the state's six crossings, agency officials said.

Border Agent's Attorney Considering Appeal in Shooting Case

The attorney for Lonnie Swartz said he's considering an appeal following a ruling opening Swartz up to a lawsuit from the family of the teenager he killed.

Pollster: Arizona Moderates Show Signs of Leaning Left in Election

A Phoenix polling company suggests the "Trump effect" and certain Democratic priorities are shifting the political center.

In Stretch of Arizona Border, Migrant Families Keep Coming

Hailed as a gold standard for border security, the Yuma Sector has seen a more than 120 percent spike in families, many from Central America.

Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again

Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.

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