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ARIZONA POLITICS TUCSON

CITY OFFERS ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’ WEBSITE

 – The City of Tucson is monitoring federal actions nationwide and has a response plan in place to protect community safety and constitutional rights. The National Guard is currently not deployed in Tucson, and no deployment has been announced, but City leadership is prepared to respond and take legal action if federal troops are deployed […]
ARIZONA FAMILY POLITICS TUCSON

CITY LAUNCHES ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’ WEBSITE

– The City of Tucson is monitoring federal actions nationwide and has a response plan in place to protect community safety and constitutional rights. The National Guard is currently not deployed in Tucson, and no deployment has been announced, but City leadership is prepared to respond and take legal action if federal troops are deployed […]
ARIZONA POLITICS TUCSON USA

U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing From 75 Countries Over Public Assistance Concerns

January 2026 Washington, D.C. — The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing concerns related to public assistance usage and enforcement of immigration eligibility standards. The decision, announced this week by the U.S. Department of State, affects individuals seeking immigrant visas through U.S.
POLITICS TUCSON USA

ICE in Tucson: What to do during raids

    Given reports of ICE raids in Tucson, it is important that the immigrant community act calmly, stay informed, and be prepared, avoiding panic. The community is advised to seek information only from reliable sources, such as recognized media outlets and community organizations. Knowing your basic rights is crucial; you have the right to […]
FINANCE HISTORY POLITICS USA

Goodbye to the penny! 

  The U.S. stops producing the one-cent coin after 232 years. The halt in production follows a mandate from President Donald Trump, who called it a “waste” due to the high cost—it costs more to make a penny (3.69 ¢) than its face value of 1 ¢. On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint in […]
FINANCE POLITICS USA

New Fees for Form I-94

  Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin applying an additional $24 fee to Form I-94 for entries at land border ports of entry. This means the total cost to obtain an I-94 at a land border crossing will now be $30 (the existing $6 fee plus the new […]