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ASU alumnus owns immigrant law practice in Phoenix

For one ASU alumnus he had three choices at 17 — End up in a morgue, go to prison or join the military.

By Ryan Santistevan | April 27, 2016

"I Am from Chile" film screening and conference opens discussion and explores diversity

The 2016 Spanish Graduate Literature Conference, Talk Series, & Pragda Film Festival looks to bring newfound perspectives on Latin film and literature to students.

By Noelle Lilley | April 14, 2016

Sheriff Joe Arpaio waits to speak at the Hyatt Regency for the Arizona Republican Party on November 4, 2015.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio: A man of the law and of the people

Despite how you feel about his policies, Sheriff Joe is a normal person like the rest of us.

By Austen Bundy | April 13, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Hillary Clinton calls out Arpaio and Republicans at Phoenix campaign rally

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stopped in Phoenix to rally support before Arizona's election day tomorrow.

By Jacob Goldstein | March 21, 2016

Construction workers excavate a piece of road near campus.The Tempe City Council’s decision to resurface Rural Road will extend traffic delays in the area to early November instead of the end of October.

Construction chronicles: how paint eating can teach us about labor markets

A lesson in paint consumption and labor markets.

By George Heiler | March 14, 2016

Sandra Ramos' 2015 work, "Searching Ithaca", is pictured at the ASU Art Museum on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. The artwork is part of Ramos' exhibition "Watertight" which is currently showing at the museum.

Sandra Ramos incorporates political consciousness, Cuban culture with fantasy at ASU Art Museum

The exhibit contains sculpture and video animations commenting on the current and past state of affairs in Cuba and the U.S.

By Emily Zentner | January 24, 2016

Around 30 protestors gathered on the lawn in front of the Gov. Doug Ducey's office  at the Arizona State Capitol with signs denouncing his statement about not allowing Syrian refugees in Arizona on Nov. 17, 2015.

Protesters demonstrate against Gov. Doug Ducey's call for immediately halting the acceptance of refugees

Protestors demonstrated outside Gov. Doug Ducey's office at the Arizona State Capitol Tuesday morning to stand up against his decision to stop accepting Syrian refugees.

By Jenny Ung | November 17, 2015

Julie Erfle provides authentic voice in Valley politics

Julie Erfle is an active advocate for progress and change in Arizona.

By Garrison Murphy | November 12, 2015

Senior Tansborder Chicana/o Latina/o Studies major Jesse Docherty (cq) and junior Political Science major Alexis Bustillos-Hernandez (cq) pose for a portrait in front of a poster created for the Tunnel of Awareness on Thursday Oct. 15, 2015, at the El Concilio office in the Memorial Union in Tempe.

Latinos of ASU find comfort and community in student organizations

El Concilio and the student organizations it represents has provided a community for Latinos at ASU that offers them support they could not find elsewhere.

By Isabella Castillo | October 18, 2015

ASU study explains migrant children's aspirations, assimilation outcomes

An ASU research team will study the effects of migration on children who are left in their country of origin.

By Isabella Castillo | October 8, 2015

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

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