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Brewer skeptical about Harper’s border plan
Gov. Jan Brewer's pleas for more federal troops on the border have largely fallen on deaf ears in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Jack Harper's plans for a state-run volunteer militia may meet the same fate on the Ninth Floor.
The immigration enforcement backlog
Nearly five months ago, I reported that the lasting impact of SB1070 – assuming it ever goes into effect the way its drafters intended – may be to increase the... […]
Horne’s first TV ads pledge border security
Illegal immigration may be Andrew Thomas's bread-and-butter issue, but Tom Horne's first television ads of the campaign season tout him as a candidate who will crack down on the border.
Brewer announces $10M in border security grants
Gov. Jan Brewer announced the recipients of $10 million in grants to law enforcement agencies near the U.S.-Mexico border, fulfilling part of a plan aimed at alleviating the impact of illegal immigration and drug trafficking in Southern Arizona.
Feds to file lawsuit over Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona’s new law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for a clash between the federal government and state... […]
Obama calls on GOP to support federal immigration reform
President Obama on Thursday recommitted his administration and, indirectly, congressional Democrats to comprehensive immigration reform by outlining what he said would be the major components of any legislation to change the nation's immigration laws.
Brewer disappointed by meeting with feds
Gov. Jan Brewer said federal officials offered little of consequence and promised even less in a highly anticipated meeting to discuss Arizona's border security issues.
White House disputes Kyl’s account of border talk
The White House on Monday disputed a Republican senator's claim that President Barack Obama refuses to secure the Mexican border until Congress agrees to a wide-ranging overhaul of immigration laws.
White House, Brewer set to meet in in Ariz. June 28
The White House says its staffers will meet with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer June 28 - on her turf this time - to provide more detail on sending National Guard troops to the border.
Immigration jeopardizes Obama’s ‘Win the West’ strategy
Thousands of people rallied at the Arizona Capitol last month to protest the signing of S1070, Arizona’s new immigration law. Despite the public outcry, though, the law is supported by an overwhelming percentage of Arizonans, and President Obama’s opposition to the law may hurt his image in the state.
Brewer lashes out at Napolitano over recent border comments
Gov. Jan Brewer said Janet Napolitano's words and actions at the Department of Homeland Security don't match her record from her time as governor, saying her predecessor has essentially turned her back on Arizona and its border problems.
Brewer asks Obama for more funding, aerial support on border
Once again, Gov. Jan Brewer is requesting more assistance from the White House to deal with illegal immigration and drug trafficking on the Arizona-Mexico border.
