Feds refuse to deport illegal aliens convicted of human smuggling in Arizona.

Number of fugitive aliens currently stands at 590,000; increases by 40,000 annually.

Washington governor wants feds to pay state prison costs for illegals.

Thirty-four senators voted in May to build the fence, then voted against funding it.

Hispanic agitators demand end to arrests of illegals in Ariz., sheriff vows to continue.

Ike solved 1950s border crisis quickly and decisively, with just 1,075 Border Patrol agents.

National Guard falling well short of goal to have 2,500 troops on border by end of month.

Haitian drug-trafficker is first naturalized US citizen to be stripped of citzenship in recent times.

Human smuggling now a felony: No “free air-conditioned ride back to Mexico.”

Mere rumors of enforcement deter border-crossers.