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

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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In 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 into the city’s recently approved policy.

“Phoenix has no authority to …

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