Sahara Sajjadi is the Political Correspondent for The Copper Courier and a lifelong Arizonan. She earned her master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University.
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A Tucson Dreamer had active DACA status. ICE detained her anyway
Karla Toledo, 31, has lived in the US since she was 1. Her family says ICE raided her home without a warrant and took her in handcuffs.
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Are Chandler’s surveillance cameras helping ICE track immigrants?
On May 21, the Chandler City Council will vote on renewing its $153,400 contract with Flock Safety. Chandler residents are pushing back — and urging a no vote.
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Can Arizona cities block ICE from their property? Here’s the answer
Phoenix and Tucson blocked ICE from city property. But can they actually do that?
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Arizona senator warns Hollywood’s media merger will kill jobs
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is calling on Trump’s Justice Department to investigate the massive $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger over fears of mass layoffs and local economic damage.
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Where to find the cheapest gas in Arizona right now
As gas prices surge due to Trump’s war in Iran, here are the most affordable places to refill your tank.
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Bernie Sanders endorses 6 Arizona progressives for state and local office
Sen. Bernie Sanders backed a slate of Arizona candidates in their races. Here’s the full list.
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The workers who fed ASU’s graduating class are living in shelters and going uninsured
Dozens of cooks, dishwashers, and cashiers who feed thousands of ASU students daily picketed outside undergraduate commencement on Monday, May 11th, demanding better working conditions.
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Analise Ortiz slams GOP lawmaker: “Keep my district out your mouth”
A National Guard nomination hearing turned into a showdown over ICE when Sen. Analise Ortiz called out Sen. Jake Hoffman’s claims regarding her district.
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Teen dies day after Arizona judge freed parents
ICE detained the parents of a terminally ill US citizen while his family fought for one last goodbye.
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After no charges, Phoenix family asks AG to charge cop who killed their dad
Christian Diaz Rendon was shot and killed by a Phoenix officer inside his own home disarming an intruder. The county attorney declined to press charges against the officer. Now, the family is asking Attorney General Kris Mayes to step in.
