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Bill requiring local cops to notify ICE of an immigrant arrest advances
Key Points: ICE would be alerted as an arrest is taking place Democrats express concerns the measure could trigger violence Republicans say SB1055 will make Arizona streets safer Republican lawmakers […]
New law could criminalize alerting others about ICE presence
Key Points: Sen. John Kavanagh proposes legislation to criminalize warning others about police presence The bill aims to plug a loophole in existing laws that only punish physical obstruction of […]
Mayes uses ‘public nuisance’ law to target proposed Surprise ICE facility
Key Points: Attorney general probes ICE facility under state public nuisance law Joins federal lawmakers in concerns over impact to community Federal compliance with state law still an open question […]
Proposed law defines ‘civil terrorism’ and enhances penalties for protesters
Key Points: New legislation in Arizona redefines minor protest-related crimes as “civil terrorism” Blocking roads and vandalism could lead to 18 months in state prison The legislation would add civil […]
State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional Opponents argue the bill may deter […]
Public safety over politics – why our county partnered with ICE
We’ve heard from a lot of Pinal County residents who are confused by the board’s public claims about our 287(g) agreement with ICE and what the law actually allows. You […]
Marana jail under consideration for ICE detention facility
Key Points: A closed jail in Marana is being considered for an immigration detention center Management and Training Corp. bought the jail this year and has not determined how it […]
Here’s why public-private detention partnerships are essential
As the national immigration debate continues to evolve, policymakers and the public face a critical question: How do we manage the many individuals entering the U.S. and ensure fair, humane, […]
I was a stranger and you welcomed me
In the heart of Arizona, behind the walls of four ICE detention centers — including the Eloy Detention Center, Florence Service Processing Center, Florence Correctional Center, and Florence Staging Facilities, […]
Ethics complaint filed against senator for sharing ICE location online
Key Points: Sen. Jake Hoffman seeks to eject Sen. Analise Ortiz from Senate over an immigration enforcement post Hoffman files ethics complaint, alleging disorderly behavior and violation of public trust […]
Local and federal jurisdiction on a collision course in Pima County
Key Points: Pima County and federal prosecutors clash over access to murder suspect County attorney claims state case in jeopardy without federal collaboration Legal experts note growing tension between immigration […]
Senate president Petersen calls for investigation after Sen. Ortiz’s ICE alert
Key Points: Sen. Analise Ortiz faces social media backlash for posting the location of ICE agents Senate President Warren Petersen referred the issue to the U.S. Attorney for the District […]
