Emma Paterson
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News Digital Reporter, Washington, D.C.

Emma Paterson expects to graduate in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Paterson has interned as a multimedia reporter at Phoenix Magazine and Newport This Week in Rhode Island.

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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.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with another man at a podium surrounded by people holding "TRUMP" signs. Trees and a blue sky are visible.

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.


Donald Trump vows breathtaking pace of pardons, deportations and retribution after inauguration

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump offered a vision of American renewal as he returns to the White House, along with swift and sweeping changes on immigration, “woke” ideology and the economy.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a MAGA victory rally Jan. 19, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington ahead of his inauguration. (Photo by Cronkite News)

Trump inauguration gets cold shoulder from some Arizona Democrats but draws both Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake

WASHINGTON – The second inauguration of the divisive former president is putting civility to the test. Freshman Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix will skip it, but other Democrats, including freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego, plan to be there as Donald Trump returns to power.