Here’s what we’ve uncovered in our Arizona Watchdog Project so far
In 2025, we got a big investigative grant. Since then, we’ve used the funding to report on local and national corruption.
Immigration
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ICE stiff-arms Ansari as she scrutinizes detainee’s death
The Phoenix congresswoman said she believes ICE is hiding wrongdoing in the death of Emmanuel Damas: “How does a toothache lead to somebody’s death in a matter of weeks?”
Border Patrol ticketing legal immigrants for not carrying their papers
The Trump administration is using a Cold War-era law to crack down on immigrants — including those allowed to be here.
Florence ICE detainee dies after tooth infection left untreated
Emmanuel Damas, an ayslum seeker from Haiti, is at least the 10th person to die in ICE custody this year.
Phoenix flooded with billboards depicting violent ICE arrests
Forty billboards depicting violent ICE arrests will be seen around Phoenix for the next month.
ICE wants to send detained Tempe man to his death in Iran, lawyer says
The lawyer for Tempe resident Mehrzad Eidivand says he faces an execution order in Iran. ICE wants to send him there anyway.
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GOP state senator ditched committee hearing to go on talk radio show
A senate committee was ready to hear Sen. John Kavanagh’s controversial bill against ICE alerts. No one knew where he was.
‘Racist’ GOP bill would put ICE agents at every voting location
The GOP-backed bill is “clearly voter suppression” aimed at deterring non-white people from voting, opponents say.
Op-ed: ASU needs to show courage and stand up to ICE
Unlike some Valley schools, ASU has shown neither courage to say that ICE is unwelcome nor care for its own community.
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A Republican wants to jail you for saying ICE is in your neighborhood
State Sen. John Kavanagh wants to outlaw even blowing whistles because ICE is near. But about that freedom of speech thing…
Customers wonder, what’s next after Zipps raids? ‘Welcome to Nazi America’
After 15 locations of the popular sports bar were raided in January, customers are left unsure what the future holds.
Stanton demands answers from ICE on detention center measles outbreak
Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.
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Video: GOP lawmaker’s rape question derails Arizona Senate hearing
During a hearing about a border wall bill, GOP state Sen. Janae Shamp asked a civilian speaker a graphic question about rape.
Thousands say ‘Fuck ICE’ at Arizona Capitol protest: 22 photos
Thousands converged on the Arizona Capitol to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Arizona.
Phoenix restaurants and bars closed to protest ICE amid U.S. shutdown
Many restaurants and cafes will close for the day. Others will host fundraisers in solidarity with nationwide ICE protests.
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Standing with our communities, supporting all immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
4 Zipps employees face criminal charges stemming from ICE raid
A Zipps employee allegedly orchestrated providing stolen identities to undocumented workers to pass verification checks.
Zipps is ‘working to reopen’ following Monday ICE raids
Most Valley locations of the sports bar are closed after federal agents raided the restaurants and clashed with protesters on Monday.
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Activists say ‘dozens’ were detained by ICE during Zipps raids
Speaking outside one Zipps location raided Monday night, activists blasted ICE intimidation tactics and use of force.
Video: ICE drive-by pepper-sprays protesters while leaving Zipps raid
Protesters outside a Phoenix Zipps Sports Grill did not appear to be impeding federal agents when an agent maced them as he drove off.
Feds raid Zipps locations across Valley, draw loud protests
The raids appear to be part of an operation to serve warrants at 15 locations. There are 15 Zipps in the Valley.
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Gallego wants to block ICE funding after agents ‘executed’ citizen
“It’s not my responsibility to make their jobs any easier, especially when they’re killing U.S. citizens,” Gallego said.