Politics
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Army control of border buffer zone may funnel migrants to tribal land in Arizona
Migrant advocates fear that by sealing hundreds of miles of border in the Southwest, US troops will effectively funnel migrants to far more dangerous crossing points.
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Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
The Trump administration’s plan to strictly require anyone illegally in the US to register with the government and carry documentation is stirring up fears of heightened racial profiling even among legal residents, immigrants’ rights advocates say.
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Arizona coal plant is one of 66 to get EPA exemption from Biden-era toxic air pollution caps
The Apache Generating Station, one of the last remaining coal plants in Arizona, is among 66 nationwide granted exemptions by the Trump administration from updated standards on mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic pollutants.
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‘Hands Off Our Budget:’ Progressive groups demand lawmakers prioritize working families over billionaires
Advocates say Arizona’s flat tax is one of the culprits of gutted public services, calling on lawmakers to invest more in housing, education, and healthcare in the state budget.
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Donald Trump wants to deport ‘home-grown’ criminals. Can American citizens be deported?
President Trump has floated the idea of deporting American citizens. Legal experts say it’s illegal—though they’re not sure that would stop him from trying, given his willingness to ignore the courts.
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Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to gather stories of Indigenous children in boarding schools have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to support the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown by requiring local and state officials in Arizona to cooperate with federal enforcement efforts.
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Arizona Republicans vote to block funds for clinics that even mention abortion
HB 2547 would create a new state law that cuts funding for any healthcare facilities that “promote” abortion.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit against John Deere amid fight for farmers’ right to repair
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, the Federal Trade Commission, and other state attorneys general say John Deere’s repair methods are hurting local farmers and ranchers.
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Democrats walk out as Trump’s border czar defends mass deportations and spreads misinformation
Tom Homan used his invitation to speak to Arizona’s Legislature as a chance to permeate anti-immigrant hatred and tout Trump administration human rights violations.
