
CBP agents in southwest Arizona have issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants using a 1952 “carry your papers” law that has been rarely enforced for decades. azcir.org/news/2026/03/0…
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CBP agents in southwest Arizona have issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants using a 1952 “carry your papers” law that has been rarely enforced for decades. azcir.org/news/2026/03/0…


NEW: Prop. 139 won majority support in every AZ district, enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. Instead of adjusting course, GOP lawmakers pushed new abortion restrictions, @adrianaavarro found—with more coming this session: azcir.org/?p=35084




Drones “battle-tested” in Ukraine are now being piloted at the U.S.-Mexico border, where the boundaries between local police and military operations are becoming increasingly blurred. Reported from Ukraine w/ @Appalachia100. Supported by @IWMF. azcir.org/news/2025/12/1…










Last night, AZCIR’s @bquester joined @pressfreedom’s @kajtweets, media attorney David Bodney and @AZAGMayes to discuss evolving threats journalists face—and the strategies they need to stay safe while uncovering the truth. Thanks to @Cronkite_ASU for this critical conversation.



Thinking about leaving this platform? You can find us elsewhere🦋 azcir.bsky.social You'll see more of us there, too.

For months, @ArizCIR—in partnership with @GigafactProject/@FactBriefs—has worked to analyze Arizona-based claims to push back on mis- and disinformation circulating online. Today, we're recapping 15 election-related claims we've tackled, with documentation to back up our calls.

Democracy can’t survive without high-quality, independent journalism. From today through 12/31, all donations made to our nonprofit newsroom are double-matched by local and national donors #NewsMatch Democracy needs news. News needs you. azcir.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch-2024/

NEW: Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading border hard-liner. Now, though, weary of divisive politics, he's shifting his perspective, via @ajcorchado, w/ Puente News Collaborative, @ArizCIR, @palabranahj, @TexasObserver & @BorderChronicle azcir.org/news/2024/10/3…



🌟NEW: An investigation with @ArizCIR and @VotebeatUS found Arizona’s voting system is flawed—but not in the way you’ve likely heard before. @JenAFifield puts it all into clear context, with data analysis by me ⤵️ azcir.org/news/2024/10/1…