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Immigration stop in Chandler leads to assault charges for two people

Immigration stop in Chandler leads to assault charges for two people

ICE and FBI officials detained a woman in Chandler on June 1. Then the woman's family members allegedly followed the agents in their vehicles. CHANDLER, Ariz. — Two men are facing criminal charges after they allegedly followed federal law...

US immigration raid protests escalate, prompt arrests, curfews

US immigration raid protests escalate, prompt arrests, curfews

Protests against federal immigration raids are intensifying nationwide as cities prepare for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump this weekend. While many protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have remained peaceful,...

Arizona House GOP introduces budget focused on safety and taxpayer protection

Arizona House GOP introduces budget focused on safety and taxpayer protection

Arizona House Republicans have introduced a budget proposal aimed at public safety, infrastructure, and taxpayer protection. The budget package, filed as bills HB2947 through HB2961, is based on the conservative principles of the House Republican...

Immigration agents are morphing into secret police

Immigration agents are morphing into secret police

Masked federal agents are arresting asylum seekers who have followed immigration court procedures. The acting ICE director defends the use of masks by agents, citing safety concerns. Critics argue the masks are used to avoid accountability for...

The Diamondbacks want you to pester lawmakers for stadium upgrades

The Diamondbacks want you to pester lawmakers for stadium upgrades

Since Donald Trump reentered the White House in January, a coalition of grassroots and local organizers has planned a series of protests throughout Arizona and the country. In Phoenix, thousands of protesters have shown up at the Arizona Capitol...

Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test.

Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test.

Immigration is Donald Trump’s signature issue. It propelled him from Trump Tower to the Oval Office in 2016 and, along with the economy, again in 2024. But a question looms over his recent actions in Los Angeles: Will they cement his support as a...

World News | Nationwide Protests Against Immigration Raids Escalate, Leading to Arrests, Curfews

World News | Nationwide Protests Against Immigration Raids Escalate, Leading to Arrests, Curfews

Austin, Jun 13 (AP) Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend. While many...

University of Arizona gives ABOR plans with balanced budget

University of Arizona gives ABOR plans with balanced budget

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - With a balanced budget, the University of Arizona has plans for a changing future. Impacts on international students and federal grants have the university providing specific goals for the next year to the Arizona Board...

2 Chandler men indicted on charges of assaulting FBI agents helping with immigration enforcement

2 Chandler men indicted on charges of assaulting FBI agents helping with immigration enforcement

PHOENIX — A federal grand jury in Phoenix on Tuesday formally accused two Chandler residents accused of assaulting FBI agents, authorities said. Jose Sarinana, 42, and Abran Villa, Jr., 40, attacked the agents on June 1, according to the U.S....

Arizona schools chief accuses Scottsdale Unified board of adopting ‘woke’ curriculum

Arizona schools chief accuses Scottsdale Unified board of adopting ‘woke’ curriculum

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne says he plans to report the Scottsdale Unified School District to the federal government, saying the board violated a signed agreement not to teach diversity, equity, and...

Murder of Arizona pastor was motivated by religion, investigators say

Murder of Arizona pastor was motivated by religion, investigators say

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Six weeks after a beloved Arizona...

World News | US: Nationwide Protests Against Immigration Raids Escalate, Leading to Arrests, Curfews

World News | US: Nationwide Protests Against Immigration Raids Escalate, Leading to Arrests, Curfews

Austin, Jun 13 (AP) Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the US as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend. While many...

JB Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing

JB Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing

By Ben Szalinski | Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spent hours Thursday defending his governing record and Illinois’ immigration policies as he was peppered with questions from members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee. Pritzker and...

Protests over immigration raids continue across Arizona, US with more planned

Protests over immigration raids continue across Arizona, US with more planned

By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the...

Immigration Protests Arizona

Immigration Protests Arizona

Tucson's vice mayor weighs in on tension, fear in immigrant communities

Tucson's vice mayor weighs in on tension, fear in immigrant communities

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two weeks ago, a Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed an investigation was ongoing at the address where neighbors described immigration agents posing as Tucson Electric Power workers. That situation unfolded in the city...

League of American Workers founder: 'Arizona’s GOP legislature provides a model for the country'

League of American Workers founder: 'Arizona’s GOP legislature provides a model for the country'

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that Arizona's Republican-led legislature is setting a national example by supporting law enforcement and reducing funding to taxpayer-funded institutions like public universities....

Protests over immigration raids continue across U.S. with more planned

Protests over immigration raids continue across U.S. with more planned

Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend. While many demonstrations against...

ASU program is taking water education to the streets

ASU program is taking water education to the streets

Community-based action can often lead to big impacts. This is especially applicable in addressing the state’s water issues, which is why Arizona State University is rolling out four new community-driven projects to advance water resilience in...

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

Representatives Greg Stanton, Paul Gosar, Yassamin Ansari and Juan Ciscomani, introduced legislation that would rename the downtown Tucson Federal Building as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building”, after the late congressman. “Renaming this...

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