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A Border Patrol vehicle at the fence on the U.S.-Mexico border near Nogales.

US Border Agency Tests Body Cam Use by Agents in 9 Locations

A Tucson unit of Customs and Border Protection will be part of the trial.

ACLU Ad Campaign on ICE Interactions Won't Air in Arizona

Ads will air in 11 states across three different digital platforms.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, left, in a file photo from the Department of Homeland Security. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, right, in a file photo from AZPM.

Gov. Ducey to Tour US-Mexico Border With Homeland Secretary

They plan to hold an afternoon press briefing on the deployment of the National Guard at the border.
Ron Colburn, Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Deputy Chief

Former Border Patrol Deputy Chief Discusses National Guard Deployment

Ron Colburn says troops increase deterrence and help the agency address staffing issues.
The Pima County Sheriff's headquarters on E. Benson Highway.

Pima County Sheriff's Deputies Contact Border Patrol 101 Times in March

The department is tracking interactions following approval of Operation Stonegarden funding.
Gov. Doug Ducey with National Guard members being deployed to the Arizona-Mexico border, April 9, 2018.

338 National Guard Troops to be Deployed to Border, Sheriff Says

Troops will provide support for federal law enforcement agents, governor tells border sheriffs.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent Nick Robbs

Agents’ Mental Health; Monastery Development; Organ Donation

Developer Ross Rulney explains how he plans to preserve Tucson's Benedictine Monastery.
A health worker portions out pills.

Tucson Doctor Charged Over Illegal Prescriptions

David Alan Ruben allegedly prescribed opioids after being ordered to stop
UA law students are getting real-world experience in Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.

UA Law Students Gaining Experience in Tribal Court

Students arguing criminal cases in Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.

One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.
A police line around a crime scene.

Town of Superior 'Rocked' by Deaths of Two Kids

Mother charged with first-degree murder.
Attorney Bill Risner, March 2018.

Attorney Reflects on Murder Trial of Border Agent Lonnie Swartz

Bill Risner has represented several plaintiffs in civil cases against the Border Patrol.
Taide Elena carries a portrait of her grandson, Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez, who was shot and killed in October 2012.

Opening Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Against Border Agent

The prosecution says the agent acted as judge, jury and executioner. The defense says the agent feared for his life.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at a March 20, 2018 meeting.

Supervisors Table Drug Trafficking Grant

Board Democrats decide not to vote to accept grant until they feel conditions for Operation Stonegarden are met.
Martin Lopez

Pima County Corrections Officer Arrested Over Smuggling

Martin Lopez had worked 11 months as corrections officer and was on probationary status.

Audit: ICE Improperly Changed Eloy Deal to Get Detention Facility In Texas

ICE responded to the Inspector General audit by saying it has the unique authority to change agreements.

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