Politics
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An Arizona dad made a mistake in his vehicle registration. Then he was snatched by ICE.
Balbino Mayora was arrested by Phoenix police over an issue with his vehicle registration. After a court hearing, ICE agents were waiting outside to apprehend him. Now, he’s being held in the Eloy Detention Center, awaiting his fate.
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Phoenix sees sharp rise in police shootings since Trump DOJ ended oversight in May
Five months after the Justice Department dismissed Biden-era findings that Phoenix police routinely used excessive force, officer-involved shootings have increased sharply.
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University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona rejected an offer of preferential funding in exchange for embracing the Trump administration’s political agenda.
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Commission candidates, Arizonans upset over state’s increasing utility rates
In June, Arizona Public Service requested a 14% rate increase, set to begin in 2026. The parent company of APS made more than $600 million in profits in 2024.
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Arizona federal workers launch food bank amid government shutdown
With no end to the government shutdown in sight, Arizona federal workers are launching a food bank to assist those impacted by the loss of pay.
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‘This feels like fascism’: Arizona teachers push back on Trump’s ‘Patriotic Education’ agenda
Arizona educators reject the US Department of Education’s plan to promote a “patriotic education,” aligned with conservative ideology, developed with partner groups like Turning Point USA and the Heritage Foundation.
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More ‘No Kings’ protests planned in Arizona. What to know
Protesters have planned No Kings rallies across Arizona and nationwide as President Trump continues to “escalate his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms,” event organizers said.
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‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ in Arizona are deceiving pregnant women
There are over 40 crisis pregnancy centers in Arizona, and their goal is to distract women from accessing legal abortion care.
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3 weeks post-election, US House Speaker won’t swear in Grijalva—even after results are officially certified
On Tuesday, Arizona officially certified the results of Democrat Adelita Grijalva’s landslide win in a special election to Congress. Over 800,000 Arizonans are without representation since March.
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ICE’s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
Referred to as “the burrito” or “the bag,” the WRAP has become a harrowing part of deportations for some immigrants.
