AP source: Immigration bill could exclude many

WASHINGTON — A promised path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants in the U.S. illegally may leave out hundreds of thousands of them.

AP source: Senate plan would tighten border security

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators finalizing a landmark immigration bill has agreed to require greatly increased surveillance of the border and apprehensions of people trying to cross it, a person familiar with the proposals said Wednesday.

Border tour: McCain calls for better technology, tweets about woman climbing fence

NOGALES, Ariz. — More technology and better coordination among agencies might be what it takes to secure the U.S.-Mexico border enough to offer a path to citizenship to the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country, a group of senators said.

Framework for immigration overhaul receives mixed reaction

A group of eight Democratic and Republican senators - including Arizona's John McCain and Jeff Flake - released a framework for comprehensive immigration reform Monday. The plan, described in four pages, includes tighter border security, an employment verification system, a path to legal sta…

Lawmakers agree: It's now time for immigration fix

There's no question there's momentum for immigration reform this year.

Voter ID appeal headed for high court

PHOENIX - The U.S. Supreme Court will consider how far Arizona - and other states - can go in requiring voters to prove citizenship when registering.

Supreme Court to review voter ID law in Arizona, other states

PHOENIX — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed this morning to consider how far Arizona — and other states — can go in requiring voters to prove citizenship when registering.

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

The group at Tumacácori Mission takes the citizenship oath. Monday's event was part of a much larger, weeklong series of ceremonies nationwide for new citizens. About 32,000 people are expected to become new Americans.

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

Maribel Lopez, 38, of Rio Rico was among the group of new Americans. She and son Manuel Jr., 4, attended a reception after the ceremony.

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

In the shadow of a Spanish mission, 11 people became U.S. citizens during a ceremony Monday at Tumacácori National Historical Park.

High Court to Arizona: No citizenship voter registration rule during appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arizona’s request to let its proof-of-citizenship requirement for people registering to vote remain in effect as it appeals a ruling that found the mandate conflicts with federal law.

Court: Arizona OK to ask for ID at polls

PHOENIX — Arizona is entitled to demand that people present identification before being allowed to cast a ballot, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.

Arpaio: Obama's birth certificate was doctored

PHOENIX - Just when it seemed the Barack Obama citizenship flap had faded into the background, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has turned the spotlight back on.