Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 12.23.25— Kilmar Abrego Garcia Ruling— Hamadeh's Defense Contract Bill— Crane's Drone Bill, Inflation, Greenland, Angel Families, Much More...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Ruling

GREENBELT, Md. – A federal judge will decide whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia has been free from immigration custody for just over a week.

USCIS released Abrego on Dec. 11. following U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ ruling that the government had detained him “without lawful authority.” “This is an extremely irregular and extraordinary situation,” Xinis told attorneys.

Judge Xinis stated that the government did not issue a formal order of removal during his immigration proceedings in 2019. A judge additionally prohibited the government from deporting him to El Salvador because of Abrego’s fear of persecution.

In August, ICE placed Abrego Garcia under immigration detention. During that time, the government stated it planned to deport him to different countries. Uganda, Eswatini, Ghana, and Liberia are among the list.

Garcia has agreed to go to Costa Rica. Despite the suggestion... READ MORE

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Judge to Decided Whether ICE can Re-Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada—

Abe Hamadeh Cosponsors Bill Prioritizing American Companies in Defense Contracts— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has cosponsored legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies in defense contracts.

Eli Crane Introduces Bill Requiring Threat Assessment of Malicious Drone Use— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced legislation requiring an annual threat assessment of drones and other unmanned aircraft.

Katie Hobbs Highlights Lower Inflation While Others Point to Outmigration— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— While many Americans are feeling the squeeze of rising prices nationwide, Arizona residents are catching a break, according to new economic data highlighted by Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) this week.

Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland Special Envoy— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland.

Abe Hamadeh Stands with Angel Families to Propose D.C. Memorial— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) introduced new legislation that would create a permanent memorial in the nation's capital honoring Americans who lost their lives due to illegal immigration and fentanyl.

Eli Crane Draws Parallels Between Gaza Networks and Cartel Tunnels on U.S. Border— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As border security challenges continue, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) is drawing attention to underground tunnels used by drug cartels, comparing their tactics to tunnel networks seen in places like Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

Federal Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care May Challenge Arizona Providers— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The House of Representatives voted 215–201 on Thursday to approve a bill Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) sponsored, blocking Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors.

House Passes First Ban on Gender Affirming Care, Arizona Officials Voice Support— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— WASHINGTON– The House of Representatives passed legislation addressing gender-affirming care by a vote of 216-211. Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) raised concerns about minors' access to gender-affirming surgical procedures under healthcare coverage

State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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