Phoenix, Tucson face attorney general probe over ICE activities

Arizona Lawmaker Demands Mayes Review Phoenix Policy Blocking ICE Access to City Property

An Arizona lawmaker, Representative Quang Nguyen, is demanding that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes investigate Phoenix Administrative Regulation 5.32, which blocks the use of city-owned and city-controlled property for federal immigration enforcement unless the City Manager approves it. The Phoenix City Council adopted the policy as part of its "Community Transparency Initiative" to appease left-wing activists...

Phoenix says its ICE policy is legal. A GOP lawmaker wants Kris Mayes to decide.

Photo via City of PhoenixIn response to growing backlash against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions, the Phoenix City Council last month adopted a policy that bars federal agents from using city property to plan or carry out raids. One Republican lawmaker says that violates Arizona law.  On Tuesday, Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott, filed a complaint with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office calling for an investigation int…

Phoenix, Tucson face attorney general probe over ICE activities

Key Points:  GOP lawmaker wants attorney general to investigate cities over ordinances regarding ICE Probe would focus on when restricting ICE from city properties Tucson mayor contends ordinance is legal Contending the move is illegal, a Republican lawmaker wants Attorney General Kris Mayes to investigate – and presumably bring legal action against – cities that refuse to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on their property…