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The Arivaca checkpoint at night.

Arivaca residents ask judge to allow closer observation of border checkpoint

Apr 21, 2015 ◇ Paul Ingram/TucsonSentinel.com

As part of a lawsuit against the Border Patrol over claims that agents intentionally blocked an effort to monitor a Southern Arizona checkpoint, Arivaca residents have asked a federal judge to intervene. Hearing arguments Tuesday, the judge said he'll decide whether to issue an injunction soon. Read more»

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Residents of the town of Arivaca protest the Border Patrol checkpoint just north of their town.

Border residents demand end to Arivaca checkpoint

Jan 23, 2014 ◇ Paul Ingram/TucsonSentinel.com

Citing rights violations and economic fallout from an I-19 checkpoint operated by the Border Patrol, residents of Arivaca marched to Tucson Sector HQ to announce a community program to watch border agents. Read more» 1


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