Categories: Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 4.2.26— Hamadeh Slams CBP One Ruling— Lewandowski's Pay for Play?— Trump's Mail-In Voting Order— Petersen, Kelly, Court Shutdown, Much More...

Hamadeh Slams CBP One Ruling

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is condemning a recent federal judge's ruling against a Trump White House attempt to rescind legal status for migrants who used the CBP One app on social media.

The CBP One app was launched by the Biden Administration, allowing illegal aliens who entered the country through the southern border to obtain... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: As a social worker, I know how crucial these resources are. My recent visit to the Regional Center for Border Health in Yuma reinforced how essential community health centers are, serving as the frontline for rural Arizonans.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Wishing the Arizona Jewish community a happy and peaceful Passover. Chag Sameach!

State Representative Yassamin Ansari: Wishing all who celebrate a very meaningful and joyous Passover as we gather with our loved ones. Chag Pesach Sameach! Le'shanah ha'ba'a b'Yerushalayim

State Representative Michele Pena: Still at the Capitol; ready for another productive day. Good luck to all of the FFA and 4-H kids at the Yuma County Fair this week!

State Representative Rachel Keshel: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” -Sun Tzu OR “Never interrupt your enemy when he is digging his own grave.” -Rachel Keshel

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Martin thanked us for assisting him to get his SRP Ballot returned. He was going to mail it, then TPA called and reminded him it’s too late to mail! Score +2 Ballots in Box! @MonikahHunz @VoteSRP

State Representative Joseph Chaplik: Endorsement Alert Proud to have the endorsement of Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller. As a supporter of law enforcement and volunteer with the U.S. Marshals, I appreciate Brad's tough approach to fighting crime and I am thankful for his support.

State Representative Nick Kupper: At SCOTUS right now Justice Jackson is trying to argue that even if you’re just visiting a country you have an allegiance to that nation while your feet are on the ground there. This is her argument for protecting birthright citizenship.

State Representative John Gillette: Judicial qualified immunity needs to be abolished. They want to take immunity from police who at times make split second decision..... this Judge had weeks to decide, and wrongly causing harm to another. Arrest her ass!

State Representative Leo Biasiucci: Sometimes you have to have a laugh when you're hard at work! Your new Arizona House Speaker and Senate President Cosmo Kramer. #AprilFools @SeinfeldTV

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: Grateful for Mayor Wheatleys leadership!

Abe Hamadeh Slams Judicial Ruling Restoring Legal Status to CBP One Migrants— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme by Corey Lewandowski Raises Questions— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, demanding answers regarding a report alleging that former DHS official Corey Lewandowski was involved in a pay-to-play scheme during his tenure in the Trump White House.

Arizona Democrats Push Back on Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Senate Democrats are drawing a firm line in the political sand against President Donald Trump's newly signed executive order targeting mail-in voting, calling it unconstitutional and an overreach into state election administration.

Warren Petersen Backed the Winning Side in Supreme Court Conversion Therapy Case— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision he helped support, after the nation's highest court struck down a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors in an 8-1 ruling handed down Tuesday.

Mark Kelly Honors Marine Killed by Cartels With Border Safety Bills— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced three bills in honor of Nicholas Quets, a Tucson-born Marine Corps veteran murdered by the Mexican drug cartels.

Phoenix Immigration Policy Heads Toward Potential Supreme Court Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona House Judiciary Chairman Quang Nguyen (R–AZ) is demanding that the state's attorney general investigate a new Phoenix policy that limits federal immigration agents' access to city property.

Yassamin Ansari's 'HER Agenda' Tackles Women's Healthcare Policies— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) is introducing three pieces of legislation that advance healthcare policies specifically addressing health issues affecting women, collectively known as the "Health, Equity, and Rights (HER) Agenda."

Eli Crane Says Rewarding Citizen Journalists Exposing Corruption is 'No-Brainer'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— On social media, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) is throwing his support behind rewarding citizen journalists for exposing government corruption, admitting it's a "no-brainer."

Arizona Law Now Offers Lifetime Protection for Domestic Violence Victims— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— State Senator Shawnna Bolick (R-AZ) is making it harder for repeat abusers to slip through the cracks of Arizona's legal system.

City of Surprise Residents Push Back as Mayor Confirms ICE Facility is Moving Forward— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— City of Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor (R-AZ) called an unscheduled press conference Monday to brief residents on a federal immigration processing facility coming to the city, one that the federal government purchased without notifying local leaders.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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