Pinal County Board approved a School Resource Officer agreement with Florence Unified School District. The vote followed debate over immigration enforcement concerns.
A Pinal County Grand Jury indicted Ismael Ortega Hernandez on one count of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of his girlfriend. He is being held on a $1 million bond, with arraignment set for September 8, 2025.
Arizona Sen. Analise Ortiz’s ICE warning ignited ethics complaints and a federal probe, with Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller stepping into the fight. The clash raises sharp questions over First Amendment limits, law enforcement safety, and prosecutorial power.