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Presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump gave a speech focused on illegal immigration.

Thousands gather at Phoenix Convention Center for Donald Trump rally

Thousands of people stood in line outside the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday to attend Donald Trump's Stand Up to Illegal Immigration.

By Ryan Santistevan | July 11, 2015

Republican infighting threatens GOP chances in 2016

The recent debate among Congressional Republicans over funding for the Department of Homeland Security revealed alarming factionalism within the GOP, a concerning development in the build up to the Presidential election in 2016.

By Connor Murphy | March 3, 2015

Boos and Bravos: Nov. 20

Bravo to ASU hockey, but boo to California college students.

By Editorial Board | November 21, 2014

Immigration proposal is a golden opportunity for the GOP

Regardless of political division, immigration is an issue that both sides should want a compromise on.

| November 16, 2014

ASU students, faculty address immigration border crisis, solutions

ASU faculty gathered to look into the details of the border crisis at the Beyond the Border panel Wednesday.

By Ksenia Maryasova | September 3, 2014

Monday night meeting with migrants

Forget Washington, D.C. — there are people trying to live locally.

| February 26, 2014

Three books that humanize immigration

Illegal immigration is one of the most important topics to Arizonans. Here are three books that will put you right in the middle of the action.

| February 26, 2014

How will the US compete with Switzerland's draconian immigration laws?

In a race for who will oppress migrant laborers the most, Switzerland and the U.S. compete in a battle royale of sorts.

| February 11, 2014

Hundreds gathered to march through Phoenix to bring awareness to the on going issues of immigrants on October, 5, 2013. The "March for dignity and respect" featured speeches by organizers, faith-leaders, politicians and community members. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Thousands march through Phoenix for dignity, respect

Thousands of people marched through downtown Phoenix for dignity and respect on The National Day of Action held Saturday.

By Joey Hancock | October 6, 2013

Bigotry remains a part of American life

Our nation's slightly newer obsession with ridding the country of immigrants is just another link in a long chain of accepted racism.

By Jordan Meyer | September 26, 2013

LGBT undocumented group fights for immigration, marriage equality

Members of the Arizona Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project are advocating for social reform on two fronts as immigration and gay rights take the forefront in the public's eye.

By Josh Thrall | April 29, 2013

Panel discusses new immigration reform

A discussion panel that featured immigration experts and a businessman focused on a new immigration reform bill the Senate Gang of Eight filed Wednesday morning.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 17, 2013

No offense, it's still an offense

We are a free county, because there are laws to protect us as citizens.

| March 21, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present state identification when they register to vote and go to their polling place. Arizona's law requires all residents to show a photo ID card, two forms of non-photo ID or a photo ID with an inaccurate address and another identifier, like the pictured voter ID cards, when they vote. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

US Supreme Court takes up Arizona voter ID law

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present proof of citizenship.

By Josh Thrall | March 19, 2013

State Press Conversations

Immigration is a controversial topic in Arizona and around the world. State Press Conversations reporter Connor Leary sat down with ASU Immigration Law Director Evelyn Cruz to discuss the topic.

By Connor Leary | March 17, 2013

Federal court rules SB 1070 provision unconstitutional

A federal appeals court upheld the Supreme Court's decision that a provision of Senate Bill 1070 involving day laborers is unconstitutional.

By Josh Thrall | March 7, 2013

Release of illegal immigrants causes political controversy

Arizona politicians are angry after the federal government released hundreds of detained illegal immigrants in preparation for sequester cuts.

By Josh Thrall | March 5, 2013

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 29

Bravo to the reunion of The Lonely Island, but boo to the Brazil club fire that killed more than 200 people.

By Editorial Board | January 29, 2013

DREAMing can continue to make America great

Now is the time for all Dreamers to band together in the ongoing fight for civil rights.

| January 22, 2013

Editorial: The next four years

The next four years should not focus on long-decided issues, but focus on new solutions to standing problems.

By Editorial Board | November 5, 2012

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