America Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration: The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Ugly for Tax-Paying Immigrant

America Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration: The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Ugly for Tax-Paying Immigrant

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I Just Finished a Life-Changing Semester Abroad. But Thanks to Trump’s Policies, I’m Afraid Other Students Won’t Have the Same Opportunity.  After a bittersweet goodbye, I returned to the U.S. in May. Yet while I still was ecstatic over the life-changing experience I had just concluded abroad, the Trump administration was increasing its efforts to target international students wanting to study in the U.S. International students are now increasingly prevented from having the same educational and personal opportunities that I, a U.S. citizen, had just been able to access.
LULAC — Urgent ••• Stand Up for Immigrant Essential Workers—Add Your Name

LULAC — Urgent ••• Stand Up for Immigrant Essential Workers—Add Your Name

Posted inDemocracy, Immigration, local, news
They harvested our food, stocked our shelves, cared for our elders, and kept our hospitals, farms, and factories running while much of the country was in lockdown. Immigrant essential workers are not only vital—they are heroic. But now, too many of them face the threat of deportation, despite the sacrifices they made to keep America going. President Trump has said he wants to protect immigrants working in essential sectors. We must ensure those words become action. More than 160,000 people have already signed the national petition. Let’s raise our voices and demand dignity, protection, and permanence for essential workers.
Native Health Newsletter — Upcoming Events — July 2025

Native Health Newsletter — Upcoming Events — July 2025

Posted inEducation, Events, local, Native American, news
What a month it has been! Spring passed us by before we knew it, and now summer temperatures are keeping us indoors. Please remember to drink water throughout the day. For some students, school will be starting in just a few short weeks. So much to do and so little time! It’s time for school and sports physicals, and to make sure your son or daughter is up to date on their immunizations.
LULAC hails Federal Court Victory preserving Birthright Citizenship in the United States

LULAC hails Federal Court Victory preserving Birthright Citizenship in the United States

Posted inDemocracy, Immigration, local, news
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) (July 10) celebrates a landmark decision by U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante of New Hampshire, who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration’s executive order seeking to strip automatic birthright citizenship from children born in the United States to undocumented parents. This decision marks a crucial victory for members of LULAC, the first organization to file a lawsuit challenging the administration’s attempt to undermine one of the most fundamental rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.
Office of Indian Education Biweekly Communication

Office of Indian Education Biweekly Communication

Posted inDiversity, Education, local, Native American, news
OIE 2025 Annual Summit registration now open!  September 2-4, 2025  Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ "Strong Roots, Soaring Futures." Session tracks include:Teaching and Learning Policy and DataCulture and WellnessYouth Advocacy and Engagement We invite parents, 9-12th grade students, education staff, and school and tribal administrators and leadership! Visit website today to register and to reserve your hotel room! Rooms will fill up fast! Annual Summit WebsiteJOM Quarterly Forum, Save the date!📆 Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 9am to 12pm on Zoom. Visit OIE Website for more information.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for July 2025

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for July 2025

Posted inDemocracy, Immigration, local, news
Office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly *** News updates for July 2025*** Kelly, Durbin, Padilla, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Trap, Arrest, Deport Immigrants *** ICYMI: On Telemundo Arizona, Kelly Outlines Impact of Trump’s Big Bill for Arizonans, Speaks Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Raids *** POR SI TE LO PERDISTE: Kelly habla con Telemundo Arizona sobre el impacto de la nueva ley de Trump y contra las redadas de deportación masiva en Arizona *** Kelly, Gallego Call for Investigation into Management of Dragon Bravo Fire *** Kelly: Tomato Tariffs will Raise Food Prices, Kill Arizona Jobs *** Kelly Statement on VA Workforce Reductions *** ICYMI: In Phoenix, Kelly Stands with Arizona Families Following Passage of Trump’s Bill to Cut Medicaid and SNAP *** Kelly, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K–12 Education *** Kelly Shapes Defense Bill in Committee to Protect Ft. Huachuca, Upgrade Arizona Bases, Support Military Modernization *** Kelly, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Enhance U.S.-Mexico Counternarcotics Efforts *** Kelly, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over ICE’s Use of Masked, Unidentified Agents During Immigration Enforcement Actions*** Kelly Travels to Romania to Strengthen NATO Alliance and Reaffirm Support for Ukraine’s Defense*** Kelly, Stanton Demand Trump Administration Release Frozen Funds for Arizona Schools***Kelly Statement After Republicans Passed the Biggest Tax Break for Billionaires on the Backs of Hard-Working Americans *** WATCH: Kelly Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Amendment to Stop Tax Cuts for Billionaires ***
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes news updates for July 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes news updates for July 2025

Posted inImmigration, local, news
Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes***Arizona Attorney General’s Office Announces Multi-Year Prison Sentence for Fentanyl and Heroin Dealer***Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Curb ICE Masking*** Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration for Freezing $6.8 Billion in Education Grants Just Weeks Before School Year Starts*** Attorney General Kris Mayes Announces Sentencing in Government Fraud Case*** Attorney General Mayes Issues Demand Letter to Urban League Manor for Failing to Fix Tenants' Air Conditioning During Triple-Digit Heat*** Attorney General Mayes Cracks Down on Vape Stores Selling to Minors*** Attorney General Mayes and BBB Warn of Moving Scams in Arizona***Attorney General Mayes Opposes Trump Administration Effort To Make Affordable Housing Market Even More Unfair***Attorney General Mayes Fights for Job Corps***Attorney General Mayes Argues Funding Must be Restored to Humanities Programs Across the Country*** Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Sharing Arizonans' Private, Personal Health Data *** Attorney General Mayes Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services ***
Chicano Latino Law Student Association at ASU launches a hotline to help people change their immigration hearings to online, by phone, in light of ICE arrests

Chicano Latino Law Student Association at ASU launches a hotline to help people change their immigration hearings to online, by phone, in light of ICE arrests

Posted inDemocracy, Immigration, local, news
Over the last several months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has targeted and arrested individuals as they leave or attempt to attend immigration court hearings. This sends a deeply troubling message — that those who attempted to follow the legal process may be placing themselves in harm's way. These tactics risk undermining trust in the legal system and may deter people from pursuing lawful avenues to resolve their immigration status.
Education Forward Arizona — Federal cuts to tribal college funding threaten Arizona’s progress

Education Forward Arizona — Federal cuts to tribal college funding threaten Arizona’s progress

Posted inEducation, local, news
The proposed federal government funding cuts to tribal colleges across the country from $182 million in 2025 to $22 million in 2026 represent an approximate 90% reduction in funding. This poses a serious threat to their ability to serve students, in mostly rural areas across the country and in Arizona. Tribal colleges, established under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978, operate under treaty and trust obligations that guarantee inflation-adjusted funding based on enrollment. ...
Eli Crane Town Hall (With or Without Him) to be held in Flagstaff on July 29

Eli Crane Town Hall (With or Without Him) to be held in Flagstaff on July 29

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FLAGSTAFF — Indivisible Northern AZ is presenting a Eli Crane Town Hall (With or Without Him) on Tuesday, July 29 in Flagstaff. Here’s your opportunity to ask him about his vote…IF he shows up.  If he doesn’t show up, we will hold an Empty Chair Town Hall and we will share a video of the event with him, as well as stories and comments from his Constituents. Date: Tuesday, July 29 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm (doors will open at 5:30) Location:  Flagstaff, AZ  (The exact location will be provided to those who have registered and confirmed a few days before the event.)
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for June 2025

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for June 2025

Posted inDemocracy, Immigration, local, news
Office of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego *** Republicans Block Gallego Amendment to Stop Budget Bill from Gutting Substance Use Disorder Treatment *** Gallego Statement on War Powers Vote *** Gallego Fights for Tax Equality for Married Couples *** ICYMI: Senators Gallego and Kelly Facilitate the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East *** Gallego Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape in Border Agent Hiring Process *** Senators Gallego and Kelly Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East *** Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks in the U.S., Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Hate and Strengthen Holocaust Education *** MORE ***
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for June 2025

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for June 2025

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Office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly *** WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Opposes Republican Budget to Cut Medicaid and Food Assistance to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks***Kelly Statement on Supporting War Powers Resolution to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran*** Kelly, Intelligence Committee Colleagues Introduce Bill to Streamline Intel Acquisition Processes *** Kelly, Shaheen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Development of Sustainable Wood Products and Support Forest Products Industry *** Por si te lo perdiste: En “Despierta América”, Kelly destaca cómo las decisiones de Trump en el conflicto en Irán están poniendo al país en peligro *** ICYMI: On ‘Despierta América,’ Kelly Spotlights How Trump’s Decision-Making on Iran is Making Americans Less Safe *** Kelly Leads Resolution Recognizing June 30 as National Asteroid Day *** Kelly, Gallego Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East *** Kelly, Hawley, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity *** Kelly, Stanton: Arizona Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers & Other Middle-Class Workers Will See Higher Costs Under Trump’s Tax and Tariff Plans *** Kelly Backs Legislation to Protect Children on Social Media, Hold Tech Companies Accountable *** Kelly Statement on US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites *** ICYMI: In Tucson, Kelly Visits Rincon High School to Highlight How Republican SNAP Cuts Would Harm Arizona Kids and Families *** WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Presses Secretary of Defense on Feasibility and Cost of Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan *** Kelly, Graham, Barrasso, Gallego Applaud Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution *** Kelly Statement on Republican Proposal to Force Sale of Public Lands in Arizona *** In Win for Workers’ Rights, Kelly, Gallego, Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce NLRB Phoenix Office Will Remain Open *** Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Hobbs, and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona’s Energy & Manufacturing Investments *** MORE ***
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes news updates for June 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes news updates for June 2025

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Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes *** Attorney General Mayes Emphasizes Fight Continues Following Supreme Court Decision in Birthright Citizenship Case *** Attorney General Mayes Urges FDA Protect Babies and Young Children from Toxic and Heavy Metals in Commercial Baby Foods *** Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Against the Trump Administration for Blocking Funds for Electric Vehicle Chargers *** Arizona Attorney General’s Office Health Care Fraud Unit Earns National Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud and Abuse *** Attorney General Mayes Reminds Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law *** Attorney General Mayes Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Attempts to Terminate Critical Federal Funding for States *** Attorney General Mayes Joins State AGs in Support of Lawsuits Challenging Public Media Funding Cuts *** Attorney General Mayes Urges Arizona Congressional Delegation to Oppose Trump Budget Cuts That Undermine Fight Against Fentanyl Crisis. *** Attorney General Mayes Partners with BBB to Protect Arizonans from Scams with New Consumer Educational Campaign. *** Attorney General Mayes to Vigorously Oppose APS Rate Hike, Seek to Intervene to Protect Consumers *** 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement *** Attorney General Mayes Announces New Public Elder Abuse Registry *** MORE ***
Protesters crowd downtown Flagstaff as part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ rally

Protesters crowd downtown Flagstaff as part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ rally

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FLAGSTAFF — With some local media reporting a crowd topping 3,000, Flagstaff residents and Northern Arizona visitors alike turned out in mass for one of the largest rallies in the city in recent memory during the "No Kings Day" mass protest held Saturday, June 14 in front of Flagstaff City Hall. The large crowd came in spite of near mid-summer temperatures approaching 90 degrees, and added personal safety vigilance as a result of deadly political violence earlier in the day in Minnesota. The protest nationwide was organized by the 50501 movement with the local effort hosted by Indivisible Northern AZ. Opponents of the Trump administration crowded the sidewalks from starting at Wheeler Park and Humphreys Street along Route 66 around the curve to Milton Road, filling the grassy area up to the Flagstaff City Hall sign. A sizable crowd of protestors also filled the opposite side of the street up to the Flagstaff Train Depot.
LULAC urges public calm as National Guard troops ordered by Trump Administration arrive in Southern California

LULAC urges public calm as National Guard troops ordered by Trump Administration arrive in Southern California

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“We are very concerned over the inflammatory language that the Trump administration is using to describe the environment in Los Angeles, which its actions have ignited,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. “Sending national guard troops into Southern California, without regard for the authority or knowledge of local or state officials, is a deliberate tactic that is only ramping up the anger,” he adds.