The Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix says the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is working with the immigration and customs enforcement. It recently published this information via social media to the Mexican community.
The consulate says it received community concerns and reports from the families of detained individuals residing in Maricopa County.
While the consulate recognizes that the sheriff’s office and ICE work with each other, it says it prioritizes protecting Mexican nationals in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
A spokesperson with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office says the agency has not changed its policies or guidance when working with federal partners. That means sheriff deputies use their discretion to contact federal officials when they deem appropriate in situations, such as traffic stops.
The statement from the consul’s office says it’s available to offer services to Mexican nationals regardless of immigration status.
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Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller overstepped his authority by entering a partnership with federal immigration authorities, a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday. -
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner determined that a Haitian man’s death while in ICE custody was caused by a severe infection related to dental issues. That comes after the man’s family accused immigration agents of failing to provide proper treatment for a toothache. -
The city of Phoenix has launched a multilingual platform where residents can report concerns or incidents related to federal law enforcement activity within the city. The Federal Enforcement Complaint Reporting Portal is available at the Community Transparency Initiative webpage. -
U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego called on his fellow lawmakers to reform the nation’s immigration laws to protect long-time undocumented residents who were brought to the country as children. -
Pinal County leaders say the top local prosecutor having partnered with ICE is weakening his office’s ability to try local cases.
