PHOENIX — A large group of people gathered in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday to speak out against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Trump pledged to deport "millions and millions" of undocumented immigrants during his second term in office. Just days into his presidency, he has already started efforts to make that pledge a reality.
A big immigration rally took over a Phoenix intersection on Sunday night in response to illegal immigration deportations happening around the country. The DEA says its conducting immigration enforcement in Phoenix.
Arizona House Bill 2099 would require the governor and attorney general to comply with and enforce all federal immigration actions, regardless of legality.
If you have children, give legal guardianship of them to a trusted person. If you own properties or a bank account, give access to another trusted individual who can use it to help you if you are detained.
Among these agencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration is taking an active role in supporting the Department of Homeland Security in these operations. The DEA Phoenix Division
The group says the hotline is not intended to protect criminals but to make sure immigrant families in Arizona aren't torn apart.
The Phoenix Union High School District declared itself on Friday a "safe zone" for all students "regardless of citizenship status."
The district is planning "Know Your Rights" seminars and made plans for responding to requests from ICE officials.
Many of President Donald Trump's executive orders and administration policies will directly affect on Arizonans' lives. Here's a rundown of Week 1.
ICE raids have already been reported in Phoenix. Several organizations have put out guides on how to prepare yourself.