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“The court has affirmed what we've known all along: the abortion restrictions challenged in this case are unconstitutional.”
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Judge: Arizona abortion laws are unconstitutional after 2024 amendment
Arizona judge permanently blocks abortion restrictions violating constitutional amendment voters adopted in 2024
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February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“The court has affirmed what we've known all along: the abortion restrictions challenged in this case are unconstitutional.”
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UPDATE: The White House defended the video depicting the Obamas as apes before deleting it, blaming a staffer and failing to apologize
February 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
UPDATE: The White House defended the video depicting the Obamas as apes before deleting it, blaming a staffer and failing to apologize
“Donald Trump greets the first week of Black History Month with one of the most racist things he’s ever posted. This man is unwell.”
GOP senator calls Trump's Obama meme ‘the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House’ | Arizona Mirror
Members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and disappointment Friday after President Donald Trump shared a video on social media depicting former President Barack Obama and first...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
“Donald Trump greets the first week of Black History Month with one of the most racist things he’s ever posted. This man is unwell.”
“They know Attorney General Mayes speaks for the people of this state in rejecting the tactics used by the Trump administration. That is why they want to silence her.”
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GOP lawmakers condemn Kris Mayes for warning about masked agents and stand your ground
Arizona House censures Attorney General Kris Mayes over ICE comments as Democrats call it campaign stunt by Warren Petersen
azmirror.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM
“They know Attorney General Mayes speaks for the people of this state in rejecting the tactics used by the Trump administration. That is why they want to silence her.”
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Immigrant detention nationwide also reached a new high in January, and a growing percentage — nearly 75% — have no criminal convictions
ICE detention passed 70,000 in January, nearly 75% have no criminal record | Arizona Mirror
Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. Immigrant detention nationwide reached a n...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Immigrant detention nationwide also reached a new high in January, and a growing percentage — nearly 75% — have no criminal convictions
Hobbs lamented the violent conduct of federal immigration agents and said it was more imperative than ever that Arizonans exercise their First Amendment right to engage in “calm and peaceful” protest
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Hobbs launches 'Know Your Rights' website after weeks of ICE enforcement protests | Arizona Mirror
Gov. Katie Hobbs launches immigrant rights website in response to violent ICE enforcement actions across Arizona
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February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Hobbs lamented the violent conduct of federal immigration agents and said it was more imperative than ever that Arizonans exercise their First Amendment right to engage in “calm and peaceful” protest
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“This is a mockery of the truth and an insult to the survivors. In over 1,000 instances, the Justice Department leaked the identities of over 100 victims. But do you know who the Justice Department did seem to protect? Epstein’s co-conspirators.”
GOP blocks resolution to sue Trump administration over incomplete Epstein files release | Arizona Mirror
Senate Republicans block resolution to sue Trump administration over incomplete Epstein files release 50 days past deadline
azmirror.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
“This is a mockery of the truth and an insult to the survivors. In over 1,000 instances, the Justice Department leaked the identities of over 100 victims. But do you know who the Justice Department did seem to protect? Epstein’s co-conspirators.”
“This is not happening somewhere else. This is happening in our backyards, in our country, in our communities, to our people.”
Rural Arizona becomes new front for immigration activism with detention center vigil
Dozens gather at Eloy detention center vigil as immigration activism expands into rural Arizona communities
azmirror.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
“This is not happening somewhere else. This is happening in our backyards, in our country, in our communities, to our people.”
“Mike Johnson called the Fourth Amendment an inconvenience. It’s not an inconvenience. It’s part of the fabric and DNA of our country, just like the First Amendment.”
Top Democrats: No DHS funding without reining in 'rogue' immigration enforcement | Arizona Mirror
Democrats propose body cameras, mask ban and judicial warrants for immigration enforcement as DHS funding deadline looms
azmirror.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“Mike Johnson called the Fourth Amendment an inconvenience. It’s not an inconvenience. It’s part of the fabric and DNA of our country, just like the First Amendment.”
For the past three years, evictions in metro Phoenix have exceeded 80,000, but the state still doesn’t have any kind of formal rental assistance program.
That might change this year.
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That might change this year.
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House committee advances $5 million rental assistance program with bipartisan backing
Arizona rental assistance bill gains bipartisan support after 85,000 Maricopa County evictions, advancing from committee
azmirror.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM
For the past three years, evictions in metro Phoenix have exceeded 80,000, but the state still doesn’t have any kind of formal rental assistance program.
That might change this year.
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That might change this year.
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“This isn’t happening in isolation. Since taking office, this administration has repeatedly gone after First Amendment rights of many Americans. That’s not how we do things here in the United States.”
Mark Kelly argues Pentagon demotion threat violates his First Amendment rights | Arizona Mirror
Judge expects to rule by Feb. 11 on Mark Kelly lawsuit challenging Pentagon attempt to demote his military rank over speech
azmirror.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“This isn’t happening in isolation. Since taking office, this administration has repeatedly gone after First Amendment rights of many Americans. That’s not how we do things here in the United States.”
“Arizona will not give up the fight for our water. We will not surrender, and we will not be bullied. We will continue to fight for our Colorado River water.”
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Lawmakers prepare for Colorado River water fight with unanimous vote boosting legal fund
Arizona House unanimously votes to add $1 million to Colorado River lawsuit fund as Feb. 14 deadline approaches
azmirror.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 AM
“Arizona will not give up the fight for our water. We will not surrender, and we will not be bullied. We will continue to fight for our Colorado River water.”
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“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over.’ We should take over the voting... The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting,” Trump said
Trump escalates authoritarian agenda with unconstitutional call to nationalize elections | Arizona Mirror
Trump calls for Congress to nationalize elections administration, undermining the constitutional structure empowering states
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February 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over.’ We should take over the voting... The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting,” Trump said
Sen. Mark Finchem didn’t provide any specifics about what it is, exactly, that he thinks the court has done wrong.
GOP senator wants to dissolve appeals court covering seven southern counties
A Republican state senator wants to dissolve the branch of the Arizona Court of Appeals that covers southern Arizona.
azmirror.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Sen. Mark Finchem didn’t provide any specifics about what it is, exactly, that he thinks the court has done wrong.
Threats, harassment and pressure to break election law drove turnover in all 15 counties
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Arizona has lost more top election officials than any western state since 2020
Report shows all 15 Arizona counties experienced election official turnover since 2020 amid threats and fraud claims
azmirror.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Threats, harassment and pressure to break election law drove turnover in all 15 counties
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The judge cited the Trump administration's "hostility to nonwhite immigrants" in blocking Noem’s decision to revoke temporary protected status
Trump administration loses bid to strip legal status from 350,000 Haitian immigrants | Arizona Mirror
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians one day before expiration
azmirror.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The judge cited the Trump administration's "hostility to nonwhite immigrants" in blocking Noem’s decision to revoke temporary protected status
Noem did not specifically say agents would be required to wear the cameras
Noem announces body cameras for federal agents after Minneapolis shooting deaths | Arizona Mirror
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday that body cameras would be given to federal immigration agents across the country, starting in Minneapolis, where two U.S. citizen...
azmirror.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Noem did not specifically say agents would be required to wear the cameras
“It’s not making us feel safe,” one protester said. “The color of our skin isn’t safe.”
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'We won't put up with ICE': Thousands march against Trump's violent deportation campaign
Thousands joined a protest at the Arizona Capitol against ICE after Minneapolis killings as Trump immigration approval plummets
azmirror.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:07 AM
“It’s not making us feel safe,” one protester said. “The color of our skin isn’t safe.”
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The seven states have two weeks to reach deal or face litigation over federal proposals
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Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after 'historic' DC meeting
Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after historic DC meeting as Feb. 14 deadline to reach water deal approaches
azmirror.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The seven states have two weeks to reach deal or face litigation over federal proposals
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Lower Basin states argue they've done the "heavy lifting" for the past decade while Upper Basin states refuse mandatory cuts, despite full reservoirs
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Colorado River states meet Friday in DC with federal deadline looming, litigation threat growing
Six Colorado River Basin governors meeting Friday in DC as Arizona demands Upper Basin share water cut burden
azmirror.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Lower Basin states argue they've done the "heavy lifting" for the past decade while Upper Basin states refuse mandatory cuts, despite full reservoirs
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OPINION | Why was Alex Pretti murdered by masked federal agents after being pepper sprayed, restrained and beaten? We must not trust the lies of our eyes and ears.
Don't trust your eyes: Trump's government knows who the real terrorists are
Trump administration calls murdered Minneapolis nurse 'domestic terrorist' despite video contradicting claims
azmirror.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
OPINION | Why was Alex Pretti murdered by masked federal agents after being pepper sprayed, restrained and beaten? We must not trust the lies of our eyes and ears.
“The law is clear: We do not have immigration authority. This bill requires immigration authority.”
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GOP bill would let police seize big rigs owned by companies hiring undocumented drivers
Arizona Republicans advance bill making it felony for undocumented immigrants to drive trucks despite federal authority concerns
azmirror.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
“The law is clear: We do not have immigration authority. This bill requires immigration authority.”
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Democrats held a 13-point advantage over Republicans on the question of who voters trust to handle the cost of health care
Voters blame Republicans and Trump for skyrocketing health care costs | Arizona Mirror
Poll shows 75% of voters say health care costs will impact midterm votes as Americans blame Trump for expired ACA subsidies
azmirror.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Democrats held a 13-point advantage over Republicans on the question of who voters trust to handle the cost of health care
“I'm here today to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves to be the voice for the people who can't speak for themselves.”
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Student protesters shut down Arizona Senate with anti-ICE demonstration at Capitol | Arizona Mirror
Phoenix high school students walked out and marched to Arizona Capitol to protest ICE, briefly locking down Senate
azmirror.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 AM
“I'm here today to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves to be the voice for the people who can't speak for themselves.”
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“Every child deserves a great public school in Arizona. Our experiences show that vouchers are not the way to achieve that goal.”
Arizona voucher program cited as cautionary tale during school choice hearing | Arizona Mirror
Senate hearing on school vouchers highlights debate as Sanders warns of two-tier system and Arizona cited as cautionary tale
azmirror.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
“Every child deserves a great public school in Arizona. Our experiences show that vouchers are not the way to achieve that goal.”