Tariffs, eh? Trump justifies trade war with Canada by citing fentanyl smuggling – but nearly all comes from Mexico
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has justified tariffs on Canadian imports by citing a flood of smuggled fentanyl. But nearly all of the powerful opioid is smuggled from Mexico.
Feds reimburse only a fraction of Arizona costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in US illegally, with no sign of change despite Trump’s immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON – The federal government reimburses only a fraction of Arizona costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Despite President Donald Trump’s focus on immigration, that’s unlikely to change.
Arizona ICE Act draws protests as lawmakers debate role of local police in immigration enforcement
PHOENIX – The Arizona ICE Act would mandate all local law enforcement aid in federal immigration law. As the bill works its way through the Senate, protesters question the potential strain on local law enforcement and immigrant communities.
Arizona sheriffs want no part of Trump immigration crackdown but Arpaio says hardline measures work
WASHINGTON – Immigration enforcement has started to become a responsibility for Arizona counties. But sheriffs say they lack resources and some worry about losing community trust if they help with President Trump’s mass round-up and deportation.
‘Know Your Rights’ workshop at ASU empowers students to navigate potential ICE encounters
TEMPE – Aliento at ASU hosted a “Know Your Rights” workshop to support students without legal immigration status and empower them to navigate potential ICE encounters and threats of deportation. The workshop came after the College Republicans United club at ASU held a tabling event where they encouraged students to report classmates to ICE.
Arizona Capitol protesters voice concerns over Trump’s immigration, federal agency orders
PHOENIX – A protest at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday was part of a nationwide group of rallies across 50 states to express concerns about the Trump administration.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
WASHINGTON – A federal district court judge placed a temporary injunction on President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
Arizona joins 21 other states to oppose Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON – Arizona was among 22 states that asked federal courts Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Trump-linked Project 2025 would deny federal college loans in Arizona, other states with in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON – Project 2025, the policy blueprint crafted by Trump allies, calls for cutting off federal student loans at universities that provide in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants – for everyone, including U.S. citizens.
Migrants can get a bus from the Darién Gap across Panama, Costa Rica on their journey north
In Costa Rica, migrants headed north can, for a fee, take a government-sponsored bus from border to border. But not everyone can afford the $30.
Donald Trump wants 10,000 more Border Patrol agents but high turnover has stymied far more modest growth targets
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump vows to expand the Border Patrol by 50% with 10,000 more agents. That’s twice as many as he promised in his first term, when staffing actually dropped by more than 1,000. And high turnover persists.
‘We are not alone’: LA city council passes sanctuary city ordinance as Donald Trump plans mass deportations
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles passes a landmark sanctuary city ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrants by banning cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensuring compliance through citywide audits and training.
