Republicans laud federal border court order

Republicans laud federal border court order

Arizona Republican state senators conversing with a law enforcement officer at the southern border near Hereford, Arizona, on March 16, 2024. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen commended the federal court order that halted the sale of materials originally designated for the southern border wall prior to President-elect Donald Trump assuming office. Texas Attorney General Ken … Read more

California Highway Patrol stops driver with baby monkey in his Rolls-Royce

California Highway Patrol stops driver with baby monkey in his Rolls-Royce

A baby spider monkey, which was confiscated during a traffic stop on a Central California highway earlier this week, has found a new home at the Oakland Zoo. The California Highway Patrol made an interesting discovery when they pulled over a Rolls Royce on northbound Highway 99 near Madera. During the traffic stop, officers found … Read more

Long-term care industry in Arizona seeks increased state funding for nursing home care

The long-term care industry in Arizona seeks increased state funding for nursing home care

AARP Arizona plays a role in supporting the coverage of aging. Long-term care comes with a hefty price tag, and for certain providers, it also results in financial losses. Simultaneously, the demand for this type of care is on the rise among Arizonans. Consequently, it becomes imperative to approach the state Legislature and request additional … Read more

Veteran in Phoenix claims he is unable to receive necessary care after being rejected by VA

Veteran in Phoenix claims he is unable to receive necessary care after being rejected by VA

Gerry Hecht, a 94-year-old veteran from Phoenix, expressed his frustration at being denied the care he requires from the Veterans Affairs. Hecht, a former line officer in the Navy, bravely served in the combat zone of Korea aboard the USS Duncan. According to him, he is unable to walk and relies on an oxygen tank … Read more

Migrant Gang Attacks Border Guards, Forcing Entry into the US before Trump Era

Migrant Gang Attacks Border Guards, Forcing Entry into the US before Trump Era

According to a Texas law enforcement memo obtained by the New York Post, members of the Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua are reportedly engaging in aggressive behavior at border crossings and targeting guards with the aim of entering the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to a memo from the Texas Department of … Read more

Abortion access restoration progresses in certain states, while others advocate for fetal rights in 2025

Some states on track to restore abortion access, while others push for fetal rights in 2025

As legislative sessions begin, states are set to introduce and deliberate on legislation regarding reproductive health care and abortion, as we approach the third year since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In light of President-elect Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House in January, states that have strong reproductive rights protections are putting … Read more

Lawsuit filed in Arizona targeting fraudulent sober living homes

Multiple DUI arrests made after crash causes backups on I‑10 on New Year's Day

Arizona officials find themselves being propelled into the courtroom due to a class-action lawsuit filed against the state over fraudulent sober living homes. The slow wheels of justice are finally turning, as the case moves forward. According to a complaint filed by BrewerWood Law Firm, thousands of Native Americans in Arizona fell victim to these … Read more

Undocumented Immigrant Employment in the U.S. Now Results in Increased Penalties of $5,724 Per Violation

Undocumented Immigrant Employment in the U.S. Now Results in Increased Penalties of $5,724 Per Violation

Employers in the United States may now face penalties of up to $5,724 per individual if they hire undocumented immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule in the Federal Register, granting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the authority to impose these penalties. This new amount represents a slight increase … Read more

Mexican state police find tunnel at Arizona border wall using drones

Mexican state police find tunnel at Arizona border wall using drones

According to authorities, a tunnel connecting Mexico to San Luis in Yuma County has been unearthed. Remarkably, this marks the third tunnel discovered in the vicinity of Yuma this year. In San Luis, Arizona, a drone played a crucial role in the discovery of an ongoing construction of a tunnel beneath the U.S.-Mexico border. In … Read more

Arizona sheriffs request additional $100 million from state for Proposition 314 enforcement

Arizona sheriffs are gearing up to be prepared in case a successful ballot proposition that criminalizes crossing the international border illegally becomes a state crime. While court approval may be necessary for the proposition to come into effect, the sheriffs are taking proactive measures to ensure they are ready for any potential changes in the … Read more