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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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.
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Arizona just approved a massive data center near an Air Force base. Neighbors are furious
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to allow developers to move forward with the $36 billion data center near the city of Surprise. The project still needs EPA air quality approval before construction can begin.
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After a month in ICE custody, this trans Phoenix organizer is fighting for a dying detainee
Karla Sáenz, a queer immigrant rights organizer, recalled a “terrifying” month held in ICE detention. Now, she’s calling for the release of a fellow LGBTQ+ migrant with leukemia.
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Lorena Austin comes from a family of activists. Now they’ve picked up the torch
Since entering the Legislature in 2023, Lorena Austin has been on the frontlines, protecting their community from ICE, while also pushing for greater investments in affordable housing and public schools.
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Is it illegal to warn your neighbors about an ICE raid in Arizona?
As Arizona Republicans move to criminalize warnings about ICE activity, an ACLU official says the bill is unconstitutional.
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Andy Biggs defends Trump’s tariffs as Arizonans feel the pinch
US Rep. Andy Biggs says inflation was “tamed” — but March data show prices rising at their fastest pace since 2024.
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Meet the Arizona faith leaders fighting back against ICE
Religious leaders with the Valley Interfaith Project are standing up for immigrant rights in the face of Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
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If Trump really wants to help Iranians, Yassamin Ansari has some ideas for him
Arizona’s Iranian-American member of Congress speaks out on Trump’s war and says he can assist Iranians through humane immigration policy instead of military action.
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Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests
In Arizona’s CD2, Jonathan Nez is challenging GOP Rep. Eli Crane over a disconnect from tribal communities.
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Arizona Dreamers fear being abducted by ICE as Trump administration delays DACA renewals
Arizona DACA recipients sound the alarm about their fears of becoming bait for immigration authorities as USCIS fails to process work-permit applications.
