Migrants across the U.S. and Arizona faced the spectre of ICE raids under the new administration of President Donald Trump.
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday,
The group she was with was supposed to leave last week, but due to high political tensions, they were unable to. The U.S. Embassy is aware of the situation.
Reports of tribal citizens being questioned by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have created widespread panic in the Southwest
At least 15 Native people in New Mexico and Arizona have reported that they’ve been stopped, questioned, or detained by federal law enforcement officials during immigration roundup efforts since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials. They were asked to provide proof of citizenship despite being Indigenous to the United States.
Navajo Nation officials say at least 15 tribal members in Arizona have been wrongfully detained and questioned during the immigration sweeps.
Multiple county sheriff's office's already have agreements with ICE. Those that do not, may be mandated to do so by next year.
Arizona state Senator Theresa Hatathlie, who is Diné/Navajo, told the outlet she received a report from a Navajo woman who reported that she and seven other Indigenous people were detained at a work site in Scottsdale, Arizona, and questioned for hours without their phones or any other way to contact their families or other officials.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Friday the answer will be no if the Trump administration asks for help with immigration raids.
Cities and sheriff's offices will be on the front lines of enforcing stricter immigration policies from the state and new Trump administration.
The district is planning "Know Your Rights" seminars and made plans for responding to requests from ICE officials.
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