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Tucson K-12 schools say immigration officials still need warrant to come on campuses

Jan 30, 2025 Despite President Trump's executive order allowing immigration enforcement in schools, TUSD will maintain its policy of requiring a judicial warrant for law enforcement on campus.
Maria Elena Cruz speaks to reporters after Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announces Cruz's appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Arizona's governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court

Jan 29, 2025 Previous GOP governors Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer were responsible for selecting the other six justices.
Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. January 13, 2025

‘Absolutely appalled’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump Administration over $3 trillion federal funding freeze

Jan 29, 2025 The Trump administration walked back the freeze after public outcry.
Red Butte in Coconino County, Wednesday, Aug. 30. Known as "Wii'i Gdwiisa," in Havasupai, the sacred grounds are protected under President Joe Biden's Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni- Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Federal court dismisses lawsuit challenging Grand Canyon National Monument

Jan 28, 2025 Court dismisses lawsuit from state legislative republicans challenging former president Joe Biden's Grand Canyon National Monument designation, ruling lawmakers lacked standing.

Tax season opens with expanded Direct File tool in Arizona

Jan 28, 2025 An expansion of options in the tool now allows more Arizona residents to use it.
President of Navajo Nation Dr. Buu Nygren in Window Rock, Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Navajo Nation President responds after concern tribal members could be detained by ICE

Jan 27, 2025 They fear racial profiling and a lack of adequate IDs could lead to confusion during possible raids.
The Tucson Police Department's main building is located on Stone Avenue south of downtown.

City of Tucson stresses TPD will not enforce immigration law

Jan 27, 2025 A media release outlines actions officers cannot or should not do.
A Border Patrol vehicle sits near border walls separating Tijuana, Mexico, from the United States, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in San Diego. President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.

The Buzz: How Trump’s immigration policies affect Southern Arizona

Jan 24, 2025 Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul ignites legal battles, international tension, and questions of constitutional limits.
Opponent of the proposed Interstate 11 holds up a sign stating her position on the topic.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

Jan 23, 2025 A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

AZ unemployment rate goes up, but remains under national number

Jan 23, 2025 Joblessness ticked up, but is still under where it was at this time a year ago.
Micky Dolenz is the drummer and vocalist of the 1960s rock band, "The Monkees".

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Jan 23, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.
A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. A new deployment is expected to stretch an additional 150 miles of razor wire along the border.

Pentagon to send thousands of active duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border

Jan 22, 2025 The deployment will include ground troops and aircraft.
The Mexican flag seen from the Castro Port of Entry in Douglas.

Mexican border governors declares support for their country’s sovereignty

Jan 22, 2025 The governor of the state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, was part of the coalition.

Arizona and nearly two dozen other states sue Trump over birthright citizenship

Jan 21, 2025 The suit claims the executive order violates the 14th Amendment
A screenshot of the ConsulApp Contigo on Google Play.

Mexico launches ConsulApp Contigo for nationals facing deportation and detention in the U.S.

Jan 21, 2025 The app features an emergency button that will alert designated contacts and consulate officials if the user is facing detention or is in need of emergency services.
Arizona Congressman and Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Andy Biggs speaks during a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs about the Biden Administration's actions relating to the U.S. Mexico-border and immigration. August 8, 2023.

Congressman Andy Biggs considers run for Governor in 2026

Jan 21, 2025 Biggs has represented metro Phoenix in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017.

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