Guests - Matt Neely, Dave Smith, Tom Horne, Greg Roeberg
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has drawn sharp criticism following recent remarks suggesting that the state's self-defense laws could apply to residents encountering masked federal immigration agents. The comments, made during an interview with 12 News, have ignited a firestorm among legal experts and political candidates who argue the rhetoric is both factually incorrect and dangerously inflammatory.
Matt Neely, sitting in for Kathleen Winn on the first part of Winn Tucson, characterized the remarks as "irresponsible rhetoric" that could lead to violence.
Superintendent Tom Horne provided an update on the state of Arizona’s schools, highlighting a significant milestone: over 100,000 students are now utilizing the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) system. This growth from 11,000 to 100,000 in three years indicates that parents are increasingly seeking educational options that align with their priorities.
The political landscape in Arizona remains dominated by discussions of election integrity and "lawfare". Candidate Greg Roberg highlighted several ongoing cases pursued by Mayes' office, including the prosecution of Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby and the indictment of alternate electors from the 2020 election.
