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Mohammad Abdollahi, originally from Iran, works for the National Immigration Youth Alliance, a social media hub advocating for legalization of young students.

'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.

Several of the nine "dreamer" activists freed at the Tucson Greyhound station after three weeks in custody.

9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests

Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.

Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests

Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'

Marco Saavedra, 23, at border fence in Nogales last month. His asylum request was pending.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'

Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.

Conceptual drawing of the new Mariposa Port of Entry under construction in Nogales.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild listens as Larry Lucero, president of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, talks about the pair's recent trip to Mexico to strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Sonora.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Obama, McCain: Odd Couple Seeking Results

Rare Washington partnership has worked on immigration reform, gun-purchase background checks, more.

There is one idea which would spend billions of additional dollars for personnel, equipment and barriers along the border with Mexico, but this is raising red flags for environmentalists.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Organ Pipe National Monument is in the middle of conflict among border law enforcement, the environment, and park visitors due to the environmental impact of border security and enforcement policies

Border National Monument is Center of Conflict

Organ Pipe Cactus Park has sparked issues among Border Patrol, ecologists, visitors.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

Lizbeth Mateo, 29, speaking from the Mexican side of the international border in Nogales.

Group Detained After Asking for Asylum at Border

Nine long-time undocumented U.S. residents want to 'come back home.'

Undocumented Group Raised in US Attempts Return

Nine people who recently departed for Mexico coming back 'the right way,' through legal border crossing.

McCain: Strong Campaigns for Immigration Bill Lacking

The Republican senator said business and religious groups could influence House Republicans' votes for the reform.

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Border Patrol Considers Razor Wire for Border Fence

Nogales mayor opposes idea, says he hopes to come up with alternatives for feds.

Napolitano Resigns from Homeland Security

Will become first female president of University of California system; she is former AZ governor.

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