After a Democratic state senator shared a post online about immigration activity outside an elementary school, some Republican lawmakers are demanding an investigation into her actions.
Republican Senate President Warren Petersen (Gilbert) said he wants a federal investigation into Sen. Analise Ortiz (Phoenix) for her posts.
And Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs weighed in. She said sharing information about immigration enforcement actions, even on social media, should not be prosecuted — though she wouldn’t do it herself.
“Look, I understand her concerns,” Hobbs said. ”And I’m not going to police her social media or what she posts, or anyone else. But we have really heightened potential for things to blow up like we saw recently in LA in particular. And I think we need to be cognizant of that.”
Ortiz said she is informing her community about ICE raids, which she claims are targeting people regardless of status, including U.S. citizens.
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ICE held about 60,000 people as of Sept. 21, the most recent data available. In the prior month, 1,151 detainees were held in isolation for at least one day — the most ever. The count has topped 1,000 every month since April. -
An Arizona tribal member got mixed up in a close-call mistake made by local authorities at an Iowa jail after nearly being turned over to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. -
The U-visa is approved in limited quantities to immigrant victims of certain crimes who agree to work with law enforcement. If approved, it provides a path to a green card and a work permit. -
The Tucson Baseball Team was scheduled to host its fifth home series game at Tucson’s Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium starting Nov. 18. But the team says it’ll be playing those games in Mexicali, Mexico, instead amid ongoing issues getting U.S. visas. -
The complaints come at the same time as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum navigates delicate negotiations with the Trump administration, one analyst says.
