Stories tagged: "police"


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Phoenix Police Pin Homelessness Advocate to Pavement Amid Heatwave

Sophia Dancel was providing aid to residents of “The Zone” when she was arrested by law enforcement who were there to clear out the area.

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Courts Rule Arizona Police Filming Law Unconstitutional

The law, which was passed in 2022 and determined to be a violation of the First Amendment, made it illegal to film police officers within 8 feet if the officer told you to stop. 

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Tempe Police Investigating After Someone Burned Pride Flag Hanging at City Hall

"This act of aggression does not represent our community," said City Manager Andrew Ching.

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Want That Police Bodycam Footage? It Might Cost You.

Critics of a bill that would allow cities to charge for public records requests of police recordings—which is currently free to the public—could have a chilling effect on police transparency and accountability.

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Forget Filming Police Misconduct—This Bill Wouldn’t Let You Stand Near Cops

If Senate Bill 1047 becomes law, Arizona law enforcement could arrest anyone within 20 feet of them if they believe “a crime has possibly occurred.”

FILE - A large homeless encampment is shown in Phoenix, Aug. 5, 2020. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, the ACLU of Arizona filed a complaint against the city of Phoenix to block the planned resumption of cleanup sweeps it says have displaced people and destroyed identification documents, prescription medications and other meager belongings at a huge homeless encampment downtown. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
ACLU Sues City of Phoenix to Stop Sweeps of Homeless Camp

The ACLU of Arizona says it is suing the city of Phoenix in order to block resumed sweeps of a huge homeless encampment downtown.

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Ducey Signs Bill That Limits Filming Police. Here’s What to Know About Your Rights.

In Arizona, federal appeals courts have recognized a First Amendment right to record police officers performing their official duties in public.