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U.S. Representative Martha McSally spoke with Arizona Public Media Feb. 24, 2017.

A Q&A With US Rep. Martha McSally

The congresswoman from Arizona talked town halls, immigration reform, and health care.
The U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona.

US Begins Asking Contractors For Bids for Border Wall

CBP wants submission of prototype concepts for 'wall structures.'
Rancher John Ladd.

Episode 304: From Naco to the Nation, a View from the Border

Amid a new immigration enforcement plans, viewpoints of politicians, lawmen, rancher and more.
Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier in Nogales, Arizona, Feb. 9, 2017.

Pima County Sheriff Says 'No Way' to Trump's Immigration Enforcement

Sheriff Napier says it is a matter of using resources for Pima County, not the federal government.
President Donald Trump

Trump Rules Hit Hard at Illegal Immigration

Criminals, crime suspects top priority, with much wider net cast for others, too.
Mexican soldiers work in the mountains of Sinaloa burning this marijuana field, part of an eradication program supported by the United States.

Under Stress, US-Mexico Intelligence Ties Could Fray

Some say security cooperation could be crucial in Mexico's response to economic threats from the U.S.
Paul Babeu (left) and Frank Milstead.

Pinal Ex-Sheriff, DPS Chief Are Customs, Border Agency Candidates

Milstead, Babeu among three being interviewed for top job in Trump administration.
A fence at the Border Patrol Nogales Station.

Memo: National Guard Would Round Up Immigrants; White House: 'False'

Arizona one of states named in draft memo; White House: '100 percent wrong.'
A woman poses in a drivers license at a demonstration in support of "dreamers."

President Trump Keeps 'Dreamers' in Limbo

Trump says he will 'deal with DACA with heart.'
The family of Guadalupe García de Rayos spoke about their ordeal following her deportation at the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Arizona Woman Deported To Mexico Under New Trump Rule

Wife and mother of two U.S. citizens deported upon annual check-in with ICE.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly (left) and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Feb. 9, 2017.

Episode 302: Homeland Security Chief Visits Arizona Border

Plus, a school voucher bill moves through the state Legislature amid the controversial confirmation of Betsy DeVos.

Trade Tops Mexican Senators' Agenda on Arizona Visit

Meeting in Phoenix Friday and Saturday with Tucson, Phoenix mayors, immigrants.

O'odham Leaders: Plan to Build Border Wall Desecrates Sacred Land

Also on Arizona Spotlight: UA archaeologist shares new understanding of the Mayan civilization; Tucson author collects essays about Mormon women's experiences; Tucson Audubon Society pays tribute to hummingbirds.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly (left) meets Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada in Nogales Feb. 9, 2017.

Arizona Sheriffs: Positive Meeting with Homeland Security Chief

Secretary John Kelly also met with Gov Ducey, border enforcement officers, local officials.
Border Patrol agents inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, AZ into Mexico.

Focus on Arizona Border at Homeland Security Hearing

Secretary Kelly announced he'll visit the border between Arizona and Mexico.
Then-Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly in March 2014 discussing developments in his command's efforts to stem the flow of drugs from South and Central America.

Homeland Security Chief to Visit Southern Arizona Border This Week

Secretary Kelly tells a House committee he'll visit to talk with local law enforcement.

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