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Arizona Prop. 314 remains in effect after ruling
A judge is allowing Arizona’s new voter-approved law allowing the state’s police more immigration enforcement authority to remain in effect.
Judicial Watch sues Gov. Katie Hobbs over Arizona ICE rights website
The website provides a point-by-point list of what people can do when confronted by ICE agents.
LUCHA trains volunteers to be poll observers amid security concerns
Arizona's voting sites will have plenty of eyes on them this election season, including poll monitors from political parties, the U.S. Department of Justice, congressional monitors and perhaps more.
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 […]
Judge rejects government shutdown delay in border wall lawsuit
Key Points: Federal magistrate denies delay of lawsuit on border wall construction Magistrate cites ongoing construction despite government shutdown Magistrate sets Nov. 14 deadline for legal briefs on lawsuit’s merits […]
Judicial Watch sues Gov. Hobbs over alleged immigration enforcement obstruction
Key Points: Hobbs accused of ordering state police to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities Governor’s Office claims no records exist to support Judicial Watch’s allegations Issue brings up question […]
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 […]
