Living United for Change in Arizona
Coverage of Living United for Change in Arizona in the Nexus archive.
- Advocates celebrate expanded Maricopa County early voting sites
Maricopa County expanded early voting sites ahead of the primary election, a move celebrated by advocates as a win for voting access. The decision follows ongoing disputes between the county board and Recorder Justin Heap over control of early voting processes, with a recent court ruling maintaining the board's authority.
- US Supreme Court to take up Arizona proof of citizenship case
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Arizona's laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and purging voter rolls before elections, challenged by voting rights groups. The case, originating in 2022, involves the Republican National Committee and the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a 9th Circuit Court ruling that blocked the laws, citing violations of the National Voter Registration Act and Civil Rights Act.
- Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs agreed to a budget deal with state Republicans that allocates $14.2 million to hire 50 state troopers for immigration enforcement, supporting President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. The funding is part of a $18.3 billion budget including tax cuts and border security measures, with opposition from immigrant advocacy groups.