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Justice Department Pressing Ahead With Plan To Collect Immigrants’ DNA
The Justice Department is moving forward with plans to collect DNA samples from immigration detainees, even those without criminal records.

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The Justice Department is moving forward with plans to collect DNA samples from immigration detainees, even those without criminal records.

Six AZ reps support a bill that authorizes the Smithsonian to dedicate a museum to Latino-American history on the National Mall.
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Dem legislators want McSally to oppose Trump's plan to relax fuel economy standards implemented to reduce fossil fuel use and air pollution.
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Two weeks after a federal court halted some detainer requests from ICE, Arizona law enforcement is still doing business with the agency.
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The College Football Playoff selection committee may be the most democratic governing body in sports.
What will this mean for the Arizona Coyotes?
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