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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, […]
The unintended consequences of immigration reform
As is often the case, when we try to solve one problem, we overcorrect, and people become collateral damage. Seventeen years ago, I was incarcerated in the United States for […]
Border wall construction sparks controversy over jaguar conservation
Key Points: Homeland Security Secretary claims right to build 40 miles of new border walls in Arizona 1996 law authorizes construction of physical barriers and roads along the border Construction […]
Marana prison may be used as ICE detention facility, says town manager
Key Point: Arizona’s first private prison sold back to original builder Management & Training Corp. paid $15M for the 500-bed prison Town of Marana lost over 200 jobs with prison’s […]
Pima County Sheriff denies calling ICE during traffic stops, ACLU seeks records
Key Points: ACLU alleges sheriff’s department may be tracking interactions with federal immigration officials Nanos claims his deputies do not cooperate with ICE officials Inherited policy from former sheriffs could […]
U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Immigration arrests seen on video are showing an emerging trend: More Border Patrol agents are doing their jobs far from the borders with Mexico or Canada. […]
Phoenix ‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands of peaceful protesters, despite extreme heat
Key Points: Thousands protested Trump’s presidency at the Arizona Capitol Rally featured lawmakers, drag shows, activist speeches, chants Demonstration remained peaceful despite large turnout Thousands endured the heat to protest […]
Hobbs concerned about ICE agents posing as utility workers
Key Points: Governor unsure if she can take legal action against feds’ ruse Ruse was used to track Tucson woman It’s not uncommon for law enforcement agencies to use fake […]
Republican candidates debate immigration, budget ahead of CD7 election
Key Points: Two Republican contenders for CD7 debated Both supported the president’s immigration policies to varying degrees Each an underdog in the largely Democratic district Two Republicans vying to get […]
Republican immigration efforts continue despite vetoes
Key Points: Senate Republicans plan to rerun immigration bills next year Measures demand cooperation with federal government and increase enforcement efforts Democrats criticize the enforcement’s lack of due process Senate […]
Hospitals could be required to record the citizenship status of patients
Key Points: House approved bill would require hospitals to ask about patients’ immigration status The bill’s sponsor says its to collect data on the cost of health care for illegal […]
