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Despite Ballot Challenge Failure, Slaton v. Blackman Dispute Escalates

April 15, 2026 8:18 amApril 15, 2026 8:19 am

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed Republican Steve Slaton’s 2026 election challenge against Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman, leaving the Legislative District 7 Republican incumbent on track for the July 21 primary ballot. The case, brought by Slaton, sought...

Pinal’s Miller Wins Round 1 in County’s ICE Ban

February 20, 2026 9:28 amMarch 5, 2026 11:48 am

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller scored an early procedural win Friday in his legal fight with the Pinal County Board of Supervisors over his office’s controversial partnership with federal immigration officials, after a judge ordered the case moved out of...

Miller, Pinal BOS Clash over ICE Partnership Plan

February 13, 2026 9:38 amFebruary 25, 2026 10:23 am

PHOENIX – A Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller from implementing his office’s 287(g) Task Force Model agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, escalating a dispute between the Pinal County Board of Supervisors over...

AZ GOP and DEMS Clash over Unborn Child Legislation

January 27, 2026 2:10 pmFebruary 17, 2026 12:22 pm

Three bills moving through the Arizona House—HB2043, HB2144, and HB2074—are intended to expand the legal recognition of unborn children in Arizona law, aimed explicitly at homicide cases, family-court child support, and abortion-related criminal reporting. Supporters are framing them as “catch-up”...

Gillette Backs Miller’s Plan for Fed Interference Clarification

January 16, 2026 2:39 pmJanuary 28, 2026 2:12 pm

PINAL COUNTY — Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller is urging lawmakers to pass legislation penalizing individuals who physically interfere with federal officers making lawful arrests. He is framing his proposal as a public-safety measure rather than an expansion of immigration-enforcement...

Petersen, Montenegro Await SCOTUS ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Outcome

January 13, 2026 1:11 pmJanuary 26, 2026 2:05 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a pair of pivotal cases today that could determine the future of state laws restricting transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports — decisions that will have direct implications for Arizona’s...

State Representative Ruben Gallego speaking at a "Gun Rights" debate hosted by Students for Liberty and Young Americans for Liberty at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

Gallego Escalates Anti-ICE Rhetoric Amid Minnesota Protests

January 9, 2026 8:47 amJanuary 20, 2026 9:48 am

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sharply criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following a shooting incident in Minnesota, calling for firings and accusing the Trump administration of deploying “undertrained and ill-equipped goon squads”—comments made while an official investigation was...