The Star aims to provide context to the immigration debate by analyzing the common rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration. This installment answers the question: "Why don't immigrants just come here legally?"
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The effects of border deaths on families, officials and you.
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The Star's 4-part series looking at border security, whether it can be done and what it will take.
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This series focuses on illegal labor in the home building industry because of its vital role in Tucson's growth.
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The Star's two-part series on the business of smuggling children into the United States.
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Border Beat
Border Beat is an online magazine produced by students at the University of Arizona. It won the Online News Association's 2007 award for best student journalism. Go to Border Beat»»
Border death database
Search our database of illegal immigrants who have died along the border. Search in English »»
What you need to know to travel to Nogales, Rocky Point, Guaymas and beyond. Go to guide »»
Map of border wait times
StarNet users report wait times at Arizona's five busiest ports. Go to map »»
Resources on illegal immigration
With Congress debating how to reform the country's immigration laws, illegal immigration has been a hot topic of discussion among Americans. For those wanting to join the debate, we offer the following links as a primer.
The U.S.-Mexico border stretches through nearly 2,000 miles of desolate desert and vibrant urban centers. View 360 panoramas from 11 spots along the border.
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