Hamadeh Condemns Mayes' ICE Remark
Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) condemned a recent statement by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, accusing her of implying that it is justified to shoot ICE agents.
In an interview with 12 News' Brahm Resnik, AG Mayes claimed that because Arizona is a "Stand Your Ground" state -- which means the use of deadly force if the perpetrator believes they are in imminent danger... READ MORE
Senator Mark Kelly: Trump says “inflation is stopped” and “prices are down.” But Arizona families know that’s not true. Costs are still rising. People don’t need lies. They need solutions.
Senator Ruben Gallego: ICE has become a private military for Stephen Miller and Donald Trump. We need to completely clean house and rebuild from the bottom.
Representative Andy Biggs: Swamp gonna Swamp. But I’ll always side with the American taxpayer.
Representative Eli Crane: This morning, I joined @bennyjohnson to discuss the Marxist insurrection in Minnesota, Democrat opposition to DHS funding, and the importance of the SAVE Act. If we back down from removing criminal aliens and restoring law and order, we will set a dangerous precedent.
Representative David Schweikert: After 843 days, the final October 7 hostage has been returned to Israel. My heart is with the families who have carried this grief. As long as Hamas terrorists exist, Israel has every right to hunt them down and protect its people, and I will keep supporting our ally as it does.
Representative Abe Hamadeh: Congressman Hamadeh feels no need to equivocate about what @krismayes meant. Her actions since her illegitimate installation as Arizona Attorney General have made it clear: she has no respect for the rule of law or those entrusted to enforce it.
Representative Greg Stanton: ICE is sitting on a $75 billion slush fund it can tap, whether or not Congress passes it's annual funding bill. I've introduced legislation to redirect this money to local law enforcement, where it can be put to real use keeping communities safe.
Representative Yassamin Ansari: Filming ICE activity is one of the most important First Amendment rights for everyday people and Members of Congress alike. Social-sourced videos are some of our strongest evidence in court and in holding ICE accountable in the public eye. Stay safe, film what you see and document what’s happening.
Did Kris Mayes Imply Shooting ICE Agents is Justified? Abe Hamadeh Thinks So— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—
Katie Hobbs Warns of Economic Risks if USMCA Trade Deal Isn't Renewed— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) presented findings from an economic study examining Arizona's trade relationships with Mexico and Canada, which analyzed business perspectives on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of its scheduled review this year.
Trump Threatens Canada Over China Trade Agreements— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods sold from Canada if the country proceeds and strikes a trade deal with China.
Democrats Vow to Oppose Funding for Homeland Security Amid Crisis— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— The prospect of a partial U.S. government shutdown increases as Democratic senators vow to reject a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota resident Alex Pretti by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Grief and Arizona Politicians Collide After Alex Jeffrey Petti's Death— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Political leaders from Arizona have sharply divided responses following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse from Minneapolis, during an immigration enforcement operation over the weekend.
Alex Pretti is Shot and Killed Amid Immigration Unrest— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— A Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, according to federal and local officials, further escalating tensions within Minnesota following the fatal shooting of activist Renee Good and the recent detainment of school children in the region, including the apprehension of a 5-year-old.
Andy Biggs Cracks Down on Illegal Aliens Obtaining Commercial Driver's Licenses— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is introducing legislation to crack down on illegal aliens obtaining commercial driver's licenses.
'Completely Rogue': Grijalva Slams ICE After 5-Year-Old's Detention— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A heated debate has erupted after immigration agents detained a 5-year-old boy and his father outside their home this week, with Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) calling for a complete halt to federal immigration funding.
Greg Stanton Fights Back Against ICE Funding— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is taking a stand against how the government wants to fund immigration enforcement, saying the agency in charge has been making too many serious mistakes without facing consequences.
ICE Officers Reportedly Detain a Five-Year-Old Boy in Minnesota— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— Public school district officials in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, claim that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have taken four students from the Minneapolis suburb in recent weeks, including a 5-year-old boy heading home from school. According to the lawyer of the 5-year-old’s family, the child and his father were both taken to an ICE detention center in Texas.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
