A New Arizona Bill Seeks to Ban Young Transgender Athletes From Female Sports Participation
“She’ll never go through boy puberty,” said one parent. “So playing sports with boys would be completely inappropriate.”
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Representative Blackman Proposes Sentencing Reform Bill for Nonviolent Offenders
Nonviolent offenders could earn reduced sentences though rehabilitative programming.
Proposed Bill Would Limit Solitary Confinement in Arizona’s Prisons
Currently, prisoners can be placed in various forms of solitary confinement indefinitely.
As Florence Prison Closes, Firefighting Inmates Will Continue Work Together
“I can’t wait to spread the word to the other guys,” one crewmember said.
Lawsuit: Man Lost His Leg After Jail Denied Medical Care for Toe Infection
The jail denied the man’s repeated pleas for medical attention, the notice of claim alleges.
Arizona’s Incarcerated Firefighters Push for a Bill to Reduce Their Sentences
Firefighting prisoners want the state to recognize their labor through earlier release.
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Border Patrol Burritos Are Making Migrants Sick, Doctors Say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it’s investigating the situation following New Times’ report.
Arizona Senator Proposes Bill to Repeal Notorious SB 1070
The bill would eliminate what remains of the infamous Senate Bill 1070.
Mentally Ill Woman in Jail for Spitting Released for Treatment
Valentina Gloria will remain in mental health facilities while awaiting trial.
Mesa Cop Accused of Harassing Almost a Dozen Women Receives Full Retirement
He’ll continue to hold his badge, allowing him to apply at another department if he wishes.
Arizona’s Top Tweets of 2019
A year in review, as explained by six tweets made by Arizonans in 2019.
Prescribing Marijuana for Autism: A Good Idea?
“It would obviously be on a case-by-case basis,” Espinoza said.
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6-Year-Old Migrant Will Remain Separated From Her Adopted Mother
ICE continues to deny her aunt’s requests for parole.
Transgender Woman in ICE Custody After Light-Rail Arrest May Be Released
Light rail policies played a role in her detention by ICE.
Whistleblower: ICE Denied Arizona Detainees Proper Medical and Psychiatric Care
Without the treatment he needed, one detainee’s psychiatric symptoms got so bad that he “lacerated his penis,” requiring hospitalization and surgery, the report said.
Migrants Return to Nogales After ‘Remain in Mexico’ Transfers, Alleging Assault
“They came back to Nogales because I think they felt safer,” said Katie Sharar, director of communications at Kino Border Initiative.
Women’s Rights Activists Ask for Accountability in Migrant Detention Centers
Advocates call for legislation mandating oversight of Arizona’s ICE detention centers.
‘Remain in Mexico’ Expansion Leaves Aid Groups in Limbo, but Not Inactive
“It’s very disempowering to not know exactly what’s going to happen,” one worker said.
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DES Told Caseworker to Help Investigate Family for Alleged Abuse
It was a request from staff who were investigating for possible abuse.
Chaplain Who Abused Women in Jail Pleads Guilty, May Get 15 Years in Prison
All of them were under his care as inmates at the Cochise County Jail.
Judge Scolds Sheriff Paul Penzone for Leaving Community Meeting
“That is a flat lie,” Snow said. “It is a misstatement to the Latino community members present.”
Rep. Terán Meets Salvadoran Women Incarcerated Due to Abortions
“If Roe v. Wade leaves, Arizona can become El Salvador,” Terán said.