About 3,500 Nepalis have received deportation orders from U.S. immigration judges; under the Biden administration, this number has decreased. A rise in “credible fear” denials coincided with the deportation orders issued to 12 Nepalis in October 2024. 52 of the 176 Nepali asylum cases examined in October were granted refuge, 31 were terminated, and 43 … Read more
Aramis Ross, a 22-year-old Phoenix, Arizona man, tragically died following a road rage shooting in Phoenix that left him with a “non-survivable catastrophic brain injury.” The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 13, around 6:30 p.m. near I-17 and West Dunlap Avenue. According to Phoenix police, an “extended road rage incident” between Ross and a 19-year-old male suspect … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans who paid federal income taxes on last year’s state tax rebates will not be getting their $20.8 million back, following a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow. The case, brought by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, argued that the one-time payments—up to $750 per family—should have been exempt … Read more
The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion grant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to support the construction of massive chip factories in Phoenix, despite concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may disrupt subsidies aimed at bolstering the domestic semiconductor industry. “This is a monumental announcement,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during a call with … Read more
From August 1 to October 31, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers made significant drug seizures, confiscating a total of approximately 6,498 pounds of illegal substances. These include 837 pounds of fentanyl, 514 pounds of methamphetamine, 33 pounds of heroin, 231 pounds of cocaine, and 4,883 pounds of marijuana. This major haul reflects … Read more
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Chandler, Arizona, when two Valley teens, Romeo Alvarez and Marcus Lee, were found dead due to what is believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning. Alvarez, 18, a recent Dobson High School graduate, was an ambitious young man with top grades and an EMT certification. He had just moved into his … Read more
Travis Renner, a father from Gilbert, Arizona, has had his drug charges suspended pending his participation in a two-year drug rehabilitation program. Renner was arrested in January after Gilbert Police discovered psychedelic mushrooms in his bedroom. The court has decided to delay any further legal action as he begins the mandatory counseling and rehab program, … Read more
Fear of potential policy changes that might target their rights has led transgender youth in the United States to seek help in record numbers since Donald Trump’s election. Many are worried about the rollback of protections, particularly the potential exclusion of transgender students from Title IX protections, which cover issues like bathroom use, pronouns, and … Read more
Arizona is experiencing the highest number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases since 2015, with 563 reported infections this year. This resurgence comes amid a national rise in pertussis cases, and health experts are closely monitoring the situation, especially as the bacterial infection poses a significant risk to infants and young children. The Arizona Department of … Read more
Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team are planning to resign before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, according to a source familiar with the matter. Smith’s office has been working on two federal criminal cases against Trump, but the Justice Department’s policy prohibits charging a sitting president with a crime. Smith has been overseeing investigations into … Read more