Prosecutions of job-related ID theft laws expected to resume
The top prosecutor in metro Phoenix said he wants to resume enforcement of two state laws that were used to convict hundreds of immigrant workers on charges that they relied on fraudulent IDs to get jobs.
Border ranchers with few options now have police radios
Southern Arizona ranchers who often encounter drug smugglers and other dangers have a new way to get help in emergencies: sheriff-issued radios usually reserved for police that connect them directly to 911 dispatchers.
Mr., Ms. Smith to go Washington: Citizens add voices on national issues
Over two days last week, three Arizonans – a teacher, a former student and a immigration case worker – came to Washington to add their voices to the debate over Merrick Garland’s stalled Supreme Court nomination.
Arizona House rejects stiffer illegal immigration penalties
The Arizona House rejected a bill Wednesday that would stiffen sentences for immigrants in the country illegally, after a fervent effort from Republican supporters who wanted the bill to pass.
Federal appeals court reinstates Arizona identity theft laws
A federal appeals court has reinstated Arizona identity theft laws that were used to charge hundreds of immigrants accused of using fake or stolen IDs to get jobs.
Thousands rally as Supreme Court hears challenge to DACA/DAPA
Arizonans were among the thousands who rallied outside the Supreme Court Monday as justices considered a challenge by 26 states, including Arizona, to the Obama administration’s deferred deportation policies.
Border fence climbers: How should the Border Patrol respond?
A widely seen video showing two suspected drug smugglers rapidly climbing a tall border fence ai??i?? within sight of three Border Patrol vehicles ai??i?? put on display for a global audience what the government says is a regular occurrence at the U.S.-Mexico international line.
Group behind 2010 Arizona boycott considers new effort
Latino and civil rights groups behind a 2010 boycott of Arizona designed to pressure the state into stopping anti-immigrant legislation on Wednesday said they are considered a renewed boycott because of a new series of legislative proposals.
Federal court rules in favor of Arizona ‘dreamers’
Arizona cannot legally deny “dreamers” the right to drive, a federal appeals court ruled late Tuesday.
Attorneys seek former lawmaker’s emails about ID theft laws
Attorneys challenging Arizona identity theft laws that were used to charge hundreds of immigrants are asking a judge to order the release of emails between the lawmaker who was the chief sponsor of the statutes and advocates for tougher immigration enforcement.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs first immigration bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Thursday that would require some immigrants who are in the country illegally and convicted of crimes to serve longer sentences.
Protesters arrested outside Executive Tower
Four protesters were arrested after blocking the front sliding doors to the governor’s office on Wednesday afternoon.