Kevin Stone
Republican state lawmaker requests investigation into legality of Phoenix’s new ICE policy
A state lawmaker wants the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to investigate Phoenix's new policy on federal immigration enforcement activities.1 day ago
David Iversen
DHS agrees to pay Surprise $300K a year, limit operations as ICE detention center moves forward
Mayor Kevin Sartor provided more details on the planned ICE facility in Surprise during a press conference Monday.3 days ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona’s top federal prosecutor says ‘border is closed’ as battle against cartels shifts
Arizona’s top federal prosecutor said Thursday that while “the border is closed,” the battle to disrupt Mexican cartels continues on other fronts.7 days ago
David Iversen
Phoenix approves oversight of federal immigration enforcement in 8-1 vote
The Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve the Community Transparency Initiative, establishing local oversight of federal immigration enforcement activities and how they can use city-owned property.8 days ago
David Iversen
Arizona gun store owner indicted on terrorism charges for allegedly arming Mexican cartels
A federal grand jury recently indicted an Arizona gun store owner on terrorism-related charges, accusing him of attempting to supply firearms to two Mexican drug cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations.8 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton says Trump should focus on compromise, not putting ICE agents in airports
Democrats are refusing to approve full DHS funding without ICE policy reforms. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton outlines a potential solution.9 days ago
Douglas Santo
Rep. Yassamin Ansari calls for changes to ‘sickening’ conditions in ICE facilities
Rep. Yassamin Ansari is calling for changes to be made to ICE facilities due to deaths and "sickening" conditions for detainees.12 days ago
David Iversen
Phoenix Council to vote on barring immigration agents from city property without approval
The Phoenix City Council is set to vote next week on a new framework to monitor and limit federal immigration enforcement activities.13 days ago
Payne Moses
Federal agents thwart human smuggling operation in north Phoenix, find 19 people in home
Federal agents executed a search warrant March 2 and found 19 people in a north Phoenix home who had been illegally smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border.19 days ago
Kylie Werner
Arizona Democrats seek answers from DHS, ICE on West Valley detention facility contractor
Arizona's three U.S. House Democrats want answers about the contractor reportedly selected by DHS to run the planned Surprise ICE facility.20 days ago
Kylie Werner
Rep. Adelita Grijalva opposed to ICE reopening Marana prison as detention facility
Arizona U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva voiced her opposition Tuesday to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) trying to reopen a Marana prison under a planned two-year, sole-source agreement.23 days ago
David Iversen
Zipps hiring manager who oversaw illegal hiring across 14 locations pleads guilty
A Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager who was arrested during federal raids of the restaurant chain in January pleaded guilty to identity fraud, according to newly released federal court documents.23 days ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona human smuggler sentenced to 10 years for deadly crash while fleeing Border Patrol
An Arizona man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a deadly human smuggling crash in 2024, authorities announced Tuesday.23 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Surprise mayor wishes DHS would provide ‘liaison’ so city is updated on ICE facility
Preparing residents for the upcoming ICE detention facility has been hard due to a lack of communication from DHS, the Surprise mayor says.23 days ago
Heidi Hommel
Family of Haitian asylum seeker detained by ICE say they were left in the dark as he lay dying
The family of a Haitian man who died after being detained by ICE say the asylum seeker's death could have been prevented with more timely care.29 days ago
Payne Moses
Haitian man dies from tooth infection while detained in Florence ICE facility, report says
A Haitian man who was being detained by ICE in Florence is dead after a tooth infection was reportedly not given "timely medical care."30 days ago
Payne Moses
Tucson man indicted for shooting at Border Patrol agent in January
A 34-year-old Tucson man was indicted last week for allegedly trying to murder a U.S. Border Patrol agent in late January.30 days ago
David Iversen
ICE bids to reopen Marana prison as immigration detention facility, sparking lawmaker outcry
ICE is moving toward reopening a shuttered Marana prison under a planned two-year, sole-source agreement with Management & Training Corp., according to a federal contract notice.1 month ago
Kylie Werner
Sec. Adrian Fontes remains skeptical after DHS official says ICE will not be at polling places
Despite a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official saying Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be at polling places, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is still skeptical.1 month ago
Kylie Werner
Cartel smuggling scout apprehended by Border Patrol in Arizona mountains
An alleged cartel smuggling scout was recently apprehended in the mountains southeast of Yuma, authorities said.1 month ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Border security expert urges Arizona travelers to be wary of cartel violence after El Mencho killing
Cartel violence in Mexico has surged following the killing of a drug kingpin known as El Mencho, triggering border security fears in Arizona.1 month ago
Kylie Werner
Arizona gets $20M in federal funding bills for Douglas port connector road project
The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to receive $20 million for its Douglas port connector road project after a federal funding bill was signed into law earlier this month.1 month ago
David Veenstra
FBI investigating criminal damage to ICE facility in West Valley
The FBI is investigating criminal damage to a building owned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Surprise.1 month ago
