Phoenix

A protester wears a costume likeness of Sheriff Joe Arpaio as a member of the KKK with a picture of President Trump
Kenrya Rankin  Aug 23, 2017 1:04PM EDT

3 Things You Need to Know About Trump's Arizona Campaign Speech

The president of the United States: “If we have to close down our government, we’re building that wall.”
White man pointing while wearing navy suit with brown-red patterned tie against black background
Sameer Rao  Nov 9, 2016 5:02PM EST

Activists Oust Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The infamous sheriff—whose unconstitutional policing of the county’s immigrant community pitted him against activists for more than two decades—lost his re-election bid two weeks after he was charged with criminal contempt of court.
White man stands at a podium on a stage
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 26, 2016 11:05AM EDT

Joe Arpaio Charged With Criminal Contempt for Racial Profiling

The Maricopa (Arizona) County sheriff allegedly ignored a federal order to stop targeting Phoenix-area Latinxs.
White man stands in front of American flags, gives thumb
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 1, 2016 3:26PM EDT

Trump Reveals 10-Step Immigration Plan

Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says deportations are declining following a record high in 2013.
White man wearing glasses with camera
Kenrya Rankin  Aug 3, 2016 10:42AM EDT

STUDY: Police Body Cameras in Danger of Being Used as 'Instruments of Injustice'

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights examined body-worn camera policies in 50 municipalities. It was not impressed.
Miriam Zoila Pérez  Jan 29, 2015 10:33AM EST

Monica Jones Wins Appeal of 'Walking While Trans' Conviction

“My conviction being vacated is important but it is a small win in our larger fight for justice,” says Monica Jones, a black trans activist and ASU student.