Frustrated by inaction on ICE warehouse, activists move to dissolve Surprise altogether

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,203

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Frustrated by a city council that has refused to oppose the opening of an immigration detention center, community activists in Surprise are hoping residents will agree to disincorporate the city, stripping away the council’s power.

“If the city’s elected and professional leadership cannot stand up, will not stand up, will not take a stand to even meet with their constituents to discuss critical issues of safety and security, then maybe this city doesn’t deserve …

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