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Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.

Pols Want 'Border Security,' But Benefit from Immigration: Expert

Influx of Central American women, children isn't threat in and of itself but can beget other issues, she says.

Nearly 5,500 Unaccompanied Child Migrants Processed at Nogales Facility

Shelter opened May 31 when federal officers in Texas were overwhelmed with numbers crossing from Central America.

Tucsonans Step Up to Help Central American Women, Children

One volunteer calls it 'a moral imperative to help suffering humanity;' he, his partner, take in two for one night.

AZ Week: Journalists Who Journeyed with Immigrants Tell Their Story

'The complexities of immigration' reflected in cross-country trip, story of Guatemalan woman and her daughter.

10 Years Since Team of Young Immigrants Beat MIT in Competition

Doc depicts story of Phoenix high school students who won in an underwater robotic contest; 3 still undocumented.

Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.

Son Reunites with Mom; He Flees Gang Violence in Honduras

San Pedro Sula has one of highest murder rates in the world; city sending greatest number of child migrants to US.

Nogales Children's Shelter Emptying, May Close by Monday

Officials cite reduced flow of Central American immigrant youths crossing illegally; facility down to 200 as of Friday.

Central American Women, Kids Still Arriving at Tucson Greyhound

Migrants dropped off by Border Patrol get aid from volunteers before riding bus to relatives in U.S.

Detention Continues for Central American Children in U.S. Custody

Plans to relocate children delayed, political response includes protests on both sides of the issue.

Parents of Unaccompanied Minors Possible Victims of Scam

Scammers calling some parents in U.S. asking for money to be reunited with children.

UPDATE: Immigrant Youth Won't Go to Oracle Tuesday

Grijalva's office reports no dropoff planned as opponents, supporters mingle peacefully, wait at roadside.

Aid for Migrants Arriving at Greyhound Station May Move by July's End

Tucson Councilman Kozachik says community must find place other than bus station for handling groups of mostly Central American children, women.

Reporter’s Notebook: Update of Central American Child Migrants

About 200 children brought to Tucson shelter under high security; Obama asks for $3.7B to handle crisis.

AZ Week: 'Migrant Influx Should Be Treated as Refugee Crisis'

Political refugee from Guatemala fled country in '80s; says children, youth fleeing Central America now should be granted status.

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