Antisemitic conspiracy theory highlighted in Congressman Gosar’s newsletter

Antisemitic conspiracy theory highlighted in Congressman Gosar's newsletter

Republican Congressman Paul Gosar from Arizona caused controversy this week by sharing several conspiracy theories in his official House of Representatives newsletter. One of these theories was found to have antisemitic ties. In his weekly newsletter to constituents, Congressman Gosar addressed a message from a resident of Surprise who expressed opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s … Read more

Despite Arizona voters approving abortion rights, restrictive laws remain in effect

Despite Arizona voters approving abortion rights, restrictive laws remain in effect

Arizonans have made their stance clear by voting in favor of making abortion a fundamental right. However, it is important to note that this does not automatically overturn the state’s current 15-week gestational ban, as well as several other anti-abortion laws that are still in effect. Just an hour after joining Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary … Read more

Arizona to Resume Executions in 2025 Amid Leadership Shake-Up

Resumption of executions announced in Arizona

Arizona is set to restart executions in 2025 following Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision to dismiss retired Judge David Duncan , whom she appointed to review the state’s execution protocols nearly two years ago. Initial Review and Concerns Shortly after taking office in January 2023, Hobbs ordered an independent review of Arizona’s execution processes, citing a … Read more

Election Day Sees Immigration as a Key Issue in Several States

Election Day Sees Immigration as a Key Issue in Several States

The staff at the American Immigration Council, in collaboration with Immigration Impact, has provided the following information. The American Immigration Council refrains from endorsing or opposing candidates for elected office. Instead, our focus is on providing analysis regarding the potential impact of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On Election Day, people from different … Read more

Arizona man apprehended by authorities for alleged threats against Donald Trump and attendance at campaign rally

Arizona man apprehended by authorities for alleged threats against Donald Trump and attendance at campaign rally

After allegedly posting videos online threatening to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump  and his family, federal investigators have arrested a man from Arizona. According to charging documents filed in the case, Manuel Tamayo-Torres made a number of strange and outrageous claims about Trump in the videos that were posted on Facebook in recent months. However, he … Read more

Texas Governor Orders Agencies to Divest from China, Citing Financial and Security Risks

Texas governor orders state agencies to sell China assets

In an indication that growing U.S.-China tensions  are beginning to affect international capital flows, the governor of Texas ordered state agencies to cease investing in China and sell assets there as soon as possible, citing financial and security dangers. In a Nov. 21 letter to state agencies that was made public on his website, Republican … Read more

Ireland tightens response to illegal immigration, expelling individuals on the same day

Ireland tightens response to illegal immigration, expelling individuals on the same day

As the bus travels a few kilometers south of the border with Northern Ireland, three Gardai, Irish police officers, make their way down the aisles, scanning the rows of passengers. Leading the Garda National Immigration Bureau is Detective Chief Superintendent Aidan Minnock. “We bring them to Dublin if they don’t have the necessary status to … Read more

Two individuals from Arizona sentenced for smuggling migrants

Two individuals from Arizona sentenced for smuggling migrants

The Justice Department said a woman from Tucson, Arizona, was given a five-year jail sentence for bringing illegal immigrants into the country. For her involvement in a different case, the judge added another year. The Justice Department stated in a statement that Mariana Garcia-Tapia, 32, of Tucson, entered a guilty plea in July for conspiring … Read more

Trump Escapes Without Consequences, Despite 34 Felony Convictions

Trump Escapes Without Consequences, Despite 34 Felony Convictions

Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush-money trial has resulted in an indefinite cancellation of his sentencing. Trump’s request for a stay of sentencing was  granted by Supreme Court of the State of New York Judge Juan Merchan on Friday. This means that the president-elect will not be prosecuted for his single criminal conviction on 34 … Read more

Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights – Impact on Indian gaming

Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights - Impact on Indian gaming

Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed two significant agreements that settle water rights claims for four tribal nations in Arizona. The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (NAIWRSA) and the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement (YANWRSA) have been officially endorsed by the governor. These agreements mark an important step forward in resolving longstanding water … Read more