A weekly legal aid clinic organized by the immigrant aid group Keep Tucson Together attracts around a dozen people to a high school cafeteria on a tranquil evening in Tucson. Years ago, the clinic in Tucson served as a gathering place for local families seeking information about the Obama-era DACA program. Xochitl Mercado, the volunteer … Read more
According to a report, a bipartisan bill to enhance security on the border is currently being discussed in secret by a small group of senators. President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that securing the border is his top priority. He has already urged Senate Republicans to take immediate action in passing a comprehensive border … Read more
A Phoenix area man has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly threatening President-elect Donald Trump and his family, according to officials from the United States Attorney’s Office. Officials have identified Manuel Tamayo-Torres of Tolleson as the suspect in a series of criminal offenses. These offenses include making a false statement during the purchase … Read more
On December 19, 2024, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark successfully repatriated 43 individuals to Cuba. This commendable effort came after the crew carried out two interdictions in the Florida Straits. The crew’s dedication and swift action ensured the safe return of these individuals to their home country. On December 11, a … Read more
With the imminent arrival of the Trump administration, there is no doubt that mass deportations will be one of their main focuses. Figures such as Stephen Miller, President-elect Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff, and Tom Homan, his border czar, have alluded to the possibility of employing the military and Congress to execute the largest … Read more
Governor Katie Hobbs highlighted a program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers in Arizona, acknowledging that it only addresses a fraction of the state’s affordable housing needs. During an event organized by her office, the governor joined Maria Magdalena Contreras as she moved into her new home, the first property she will own. While the occasion … Read more
In June, CoreCivic reached out to federal officials regarding the possibility of transforming its closed Leavenworth jail into an immigration detention center. The American Civil Liberties Union recently obtained documents that shed light on this inquiry. The ACLU cautions that the facility could potentially serve as a central location for carrying out large-scale deportation initiatives … Read more
State Sen. John Kavanagh is proposing legislation to prohibit people from standing in medians on busy roadways, unless they “expeditiously cross” the street. The Fountain Hills Republican says the bill is for public safety and has nothing to do with panhandling, though Kavanagh’s history of drafting legislation that particularly targets it. “I don’t think because … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile “duel” with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over any U.S. missile defense system. Putin responded to Western scepticism regarding the Oreshnik by proposing that both parties choose a specific target for U.S. missile protection. “We … Read more
Norma finds herself in a crowded airport facility in San Pedro Sula, alongside numerous deported migrants. The room is hot and uncomfortable, the air heavy with perspiration. Under the harsh glow of fluorescent lights, Norma sits with a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs, which is all that awaited her upon … Read more