Arvin West is the iconic borderland sheriff in far-west Texas’ deeply rural Hudspeth County. His distinctive drawl and no-nonsense policing have made him a darling of conservative politicians and ...

Get AZCIR’s latest investigations and updates delivered straight into your inbox, for free. For a retired federal employee, Tom Homan, an acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...

Get AZCIR’s latest investigations and updates delivered straight into your inbox, for free. California’s Democratic majority cannot be attributed solely to its immigrant population. Around one-fifth ...

Get AZCIR’s latest investigations and updates delivered straight into your inbox, for free. It is a misdemeanor for an individual to remove or change a political sign in Arizona in the months leading ...

Yes. It is a misdemeanor for an individual to remove or change a political sign in Arizona in the months leading up to and immediately following an election. Only the candidate or committee ...

Yes. It is a misdemeanor for an individual to remove or change a political sign in Arizona in the months leading up to and immediately following an election. Only the candidate or committee ...

No. Though the Federal Election Campaign Act imposes certain limits on noncitizens’ involvement in U.S. elections, it does not prohibit them from volunteering for federal political campaigns or ...

No. Though the Federal Election Campaign Act imposes certain limits on noncitizens’ involvement in U.S. elections, it does not prohibit them from volunteering for federal political campaigns or ...

Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former President Donald Trump. But West says his perspective ...

Seeds of Distrust: This series examining powerful individuals and organizations working to undermine democracy is a collaboration between reporters and editors at the Arizona Center for Investigative ...