Arizona Right Watch

A screenshot of Warren Petersen's X/Twitter account. He has a blue checkmark and has the handle "votewarren" His text reads: Took the stage on this beautiful morning alongside@andybiggs4az, @MatthewGress, @NancyBarto, and@LisaFink4AZ ready to march for life! He includes a set of 4 images that show him, Andy Biggs, Matt Gress and others at the March for Life rally. Last edited 12:01 PM • Feb 28, 2026 • 1,090 Views

A screenshot of Warren Petersen's X/Twitter account. He has a blue checkmark and has the handle "votewarren" His text reads: Tlaib hates the USA and Israel. She is not fit to serve in Congress. Petersen is quote tweeting Jon Levine / @LevineJonathan who wrote: Rashida Tlaib — who allegedly represents the United States — now saying the USA doesn't care about laws and refers to us as "they" Levine is sharing a screenshot from Rashida Tlaib's X/Twitter account where she writes: Both the U.S. and genocidal Israel doesn't care about the laws. This is who they are. Tlaib is quote tweeting Mohamad Safa /@mhdksafa who wrote: "The United States of America and Israel has just bombed a school full of students in Iran. ~40 students killed and 48 injured." Safa also posted a video of the school bombing aftermath. Petersen's reply as at 1:42 PM, Feb 28, 2026 with 780 Views

Senate President Warren Petersen less than two hours after appearing at the local "March for Life" rally: You hate the USA if you don't support bombing a school full of students.

The least human thing you can do I read a story just now about a man in Chicago who saved a baby after its carriage had been blown into the harbor by heavy gusts of wind. Lio Cundiff – who is a trans man not that it should matter her...

Expecting us – with good reason based on history – to all thank them for their service. Fuck your service and fuck you.

Saving a life is brave. Being instructed to kill and saying no I will not do that is brave. But killing like this? It is the least human thing you can do.

very cool that the president of the largest university in the country is like one prompt away from full blow AI psychosis and bragging that he's permanently hooked up to The Machine

Headline from Axios Phoenix: ASU president Michael Crow pushes AI as education equalizer Jessica Boehm [image of Michael Crow in a grey overcoat and blue button up. He's giving a talk and his hands are raised -- revealing a watch on one wrist and a smartwatch on another which is probably giving him AI psychosis as we speak.] The caption of the photo reads: ASU president Michael Crow says Al is the tool humanity has awaited. Photo: Ricardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Annual Summit Body text: ASU president Michael Crow can't get enough of AI. He consistently uses nine separate platforms, including one he can converse with during his morning hikes. link to full article: https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/27/asu-president-michael-crow-ai-higher-education-vision

LMFAO WHAT

The SAM dot Gov site says the “facility must have the capacity of up to 775 detainees” and then the attached DHS performance work statement says “The facility shall house approximately 513 male detainees of all security levels.” Great sign that DHS can’t even clarify this on the same damn page.

didn’t even pull out a jacket this year

Today: 92 degrees Fahrenheit Tomorrow and the following day: 91 degrees Fahrenheit

it’s still February 😔

I don’t want the new 5 C’s of Arizona to be Amazon centers, data centers, concentration camps, and (worsening) climate

for-profit prison to migrant concentration camp pipeline

UPDATE: After Project Salt Box contacted the Town of Marana for comment, officials said they had just become aware of the federal filing — despite documented communications with M.T.C. dating to May 2025. The town says it has no plans for public engagement.

they’re calling him the Wendy Rogers of Dem candidates

Honoring the Memory Ceremony, sponsored by: AKIMA 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM at Ballroom 1a! Sponsored By: AKIMA Akima, LLC Border Security Expo honors and recognizes law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This ceremony, inaugurated at Border Security Expo 2012, continues to honor our fallen heroes each year at a special ceremony in the conference hall.

Honor the fallen ceremony 😢: Sponsored by the concentration camp in Guantanamo Bay, LLC

Speaker list is out for the upcoming "Border Security Expo" at the Phoenix Convention Center -- Tom Homan, Cochise Sheriff Mark Dannels, and leads with DHS, ICE, & CBP including ICE Director Todd Lyons who made those repulsive “like Amazon Prime, but with human beings" comments at last year's event.

solidarity with all marginalized people in Kansas.

you are not alone. together we are going to build the better world we all deserve.

This is who Rep. Eli Crane wanted to award a Congressional Gold Medal

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, Blind Rohingya refugee dumped by CBP, dies in cold "They just left him."

Nurul Amin Shah Alam's violent arrest, by police who saw his walking stick as a weapon—and who, like the Border Patrol officers who dumped him, apparently made no attempt to reckon with his disability or his mental state—set off events that ended in his death. www.motherjones.com/mojo-wire/20...

In Surprise, Residents Push Back Against Proposed Detention Center Worries over racial targeting, lost clientele, and roaming ICE agents loom as DHS plans to move into Phoenix suburb.

"No Human Warehousing in Surprise."

"At the Feb. 3 Surprise City Council meeting — days after the purchase announcement was reported — more than 1,000 people showed up to stand against the detention center."

"Nobody wants that thing here."
#Arizona #USA #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

creating gut infections we don't even have names for yet

*turns on Surgeon General confirmation hearing* oh it’s the woman who helped her sister launch a raw milk smoothie stand in Scottsdale coolcoolcool

Arizona Department of Education on X/Twitter: This is unacceptable. Students have the First Amendment right to peacefully protest but it should be done after school hours. Teachers and other school personnel should not be a part of a protest during class time. They are quote tweeting R.C. Maxwell, who wrote: Adult ringleaders behind anti-ICE student walk outs in Arizona should be investigated by @mcschoolsup, @RealTomHorne and @Rachel1Mitchell. [video not included in screenshot because he’s bugging some random woman and a group of kids]

Turning Point USA operative, Pentagon press corps member, and elected member of the Maricopa Co. Republican Committee RC Maxwell following high school students to film them for outrage content. The AZ Department of Education responds by condemning the students.

Just a reminder that every high-profile shooting by an ICE/CBP agent this past year was done by a long-time veteran who went through more extensive training, with many refresher courses over the years, and at least a couple were instructors themselves.

Controversial headliner at Turning Point event prompts questions for Vermont Republicans Hank Poitras’ ascendancy in conservative politics is raising questions about who gains power in a Vermont Republican Party that says it is trying to distance itself from the extremists within its rank...

Hank Poitras aka "Planet Hank” once joked about sexually mutilating women as a punishment for getting pregnant. On Friday, he delivered a keynote address at an event in Barre celebrating Turning Point USA’s first chapter in Vermont.
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No information provided on vendors yet but there's a pretty good chance that most of those that will be involved in the refitting and maintaining of this concentration camp will be at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix in May.

10. Is the proposed detention facility intended to operate on a temporary or permanent basis? If temporary, what is the expected duration of operations, and what specific benchmarks or conditions will determine closure or decommissioning of the site? Response: ICE constantly evaluates its detention needs and contract structures based on changes in immigration patterns, the operational needs of the agency, and the availability of resources. 11. What contingency plans does DHS have in place should detention numbers exceed the facility's planned capacity, and would such contingencies involve expansion of this site or the use of additional facilities in or near Surprise? Response: We do not anticipate exceeding site capacity at the site because it will serve as an intake and transfer facility of aliens in ICE custody. Processing sites serve primarily for intake and transfer for aliens who have been arrested and placed into removal proceedings. Average length of stay will generally be 3-7 days before aliens are transferred to a mega detention center for the remaining duration of their removal proceedings. 12. Will detainees be transported to and from the facility by federal personnel, contractors, or local law enforcement, and what coordination agreements—if any— are being contemplated with local agencies? Response: Detainees in ICE custody will be transferred by an ICE contractor or ICE deportation officers. All vendors contracted by ICE will provide comprehensive detention operations and wraparound services including facility, grounds maintenance, and operations services. As this is an active procurement, no operator has been identified at this time.

13. What funding sources are being used for the acquisition, conversion, and operation of the facility, and has DHS assessed whether future appropriations shortfalls could shift costs or operational burdens onto state or local governments? Response: Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE has funding to expand detention space to keep criminal aliens off American streets before they are removed for good from our communities. These efforts aim to meet the growing demand for bedspace across the United States and streamline the detention and removal process, focusing on facilities built specifically to support ICE's needs. 14. What role, if any, does DHS envision for congressional oversight committees in reviewing compliance, operational standards, and community impact once the facility becomes operational? Response: ICE supports congressional requests to visit detention facilities and other ICE facilities around the country. Any new detention facilities will be subject to the DHS Secretary's guidance for congressional visits to ICE facilities. These facilities will adhere to all statutory requirements and DHS/ICE policies regarding congressional oversight.

15. Going forward, what formal process does DHS intend to use to communicate regularly with Members of Congress and state and local officials regarding the facility's status, operations, and any material changes to its scope or mission? Response: ICE will continue to engage with state and local stakeholders when appropriate, while ensuring operational security. As information is able to be made public, the agency will communicate promptly with federal, state, and local lawmakers. ICE will continue to abide by all Congressional notifications procedures regarding federal contracts.

DHS gives no clear answer whether or not the Surprise, AZ concentration camp will be operating on a permanent or temporary basis. They also claim it won't go over capacity and people won't be held for more than a week which, as we've seen locally and nationally, is a load of bullshit.

5. How does DHS plan to ensure adequate access to emergency medical services, fire protection, and law enforcement support without straining existing local resources? Response: ICE will have a fully staffed medical unit tasked with primary care of aliens in detention. ICE strives to maintain a cooperative partnership with local governments, including local fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS. ICE reimburses local partners for medical care and medical services provided. 6. What security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of nearby residents, schools, and businesses? Response: This will be a secure facility adhering to ICE National Detention Standards. As with all other ICE detention centers, ICE will maintain a robust security staff for the site to ensure safety of detainees, facility staff, and the local community. Please note that ICE is committed to safe, secure, and humane environments for all those in its custody, as well as ensuring community safety. 7. What infrastructure upgrades (roads, utilities, communications) will be required, and who will bear the associated costs? Response: ICE does not anticipate requiring infrastructure upgrades to surrounding areas. However, a site and engineering evaluation will be completed for this location. ICE has completed feasibility studies and site fit assessments for this facility, which we will provide to your office.

8. What is the anticipated timeline for site development, operational commencement, and any future expansion? Response: ICE anticipates onboarding these facilities by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. ICE cannot provide specifics on anticipated dates of completion for the Surprise, AZ facility due to the impacts of the current government shutdown. ICE will continue to engage with state and local stakeholders when appropriate, while ensuring operational security. As information is able to be made public, the agency will communicate promptly with federal, state, and local lawmakers. 9. How does DHS plan to maintain ongoing communication with local officials and residents, and what mechanisms will be in place to address community concerns once the facility is operational? Response: As ICE advances through the procurement process and awards contracts for retrofit and design build services, communication with state and local officials will be required. We will work with your office to ensure communication is provided to all appropriate local stakeholders.

DHS gives empty responses here about student safety (as several schools are across from this facility) & basic infrastructure costs.

The timeline for development is also vague but they write: "ICE anticipates onboarding these facilities by the end of Fiscal Year 2026" which is the end of September.

The "Site selection was predicated on a No Detrimental Effect determination" horseshit appears in DHS responses in other states too.

1. What is the planned capacity of the proposed detention facility in Surprise, and what population (e.g., adult males, families, short-term detainees) is expected to be housed there? Response: The proposed site, located in Surprise, Arizona, is under consideration to serve as a 500-1,500-bed processing site. Processing sites serve primarily for intake and transfer of aliens who have been arrested and placed into removal proceedings. Average length of stay will generally be 3-7 days before aliens are transferred to a mega detention center for the remaining duration of their removal proceedings. ICE anticipates onboarding these facilities as part of our detention reengineering initiative by the end of Fiscal Year 2026; however, this is an active procurement, and no final decisions have been made on this facility. 2. What DHS components will operate the facility, and will operations be conducted directly by the federal government or through private contractors? Response: ICE issued a solicitation to identify vendors to provide comprehensive detention operations and wraparound services including facility, grounds maintenance, and operations services at all newly acquired facilities. As this is an active procurement, no operator has been identified at this time.

3. What consultations, if any, have occurred with the City of Surprise, Maricopa County, local school districts, and public safety agencies prior to site selection? Response: ICE and the contractor performing due diligence services did not have direct contact with the city of Surprise or Maricopa County prior to site selection. Site selection was predicated on a "No Detrimental Effect" determination. ICE will continue to engage with state and local stakeholders when appropriate, while ensuring operational security. As ICE advances through the procurement process and awards contracts for retrofit and design build services, communication with state and local officials will be required. As information is able to be made public, the agency will communicate promptly with federal, state, and local lawmakers. 4. What traffic impact analyses have been conducted, and what mitigation measures are planned to address increased vehicular traffic in surrounding neighborhoods? Response: ICE strives to maintain a cooperative partnership with local communities. ICE will continue to engage with state and local stakeholders when appropriate, while ensuring operational security. As information is able to be made public, the agency will communicate promptly with federal, state, and local lawmakers.

DHS clams the Surprise concentration camp will hold up to 1,500 people and serve as a "processing site" before people are "transferred to a mega detention center."

They also say here that they "did not have direct contact with the city of Surprise or Maricopa County prior to site selection."

🧵 DHS/Kristi Noem responded to Rep. Paul Gosar's letter and questions about the proposed concentration camp in Surprise. Incredibly disturbing that DHS describes this industrial warehouse in the desert as "humane" and overall there's not *much* new information but I'll highlight some answers below.

Over the weekend, Dawson Maloney of Albany, NY, died in what appears to be an attempted attack on a substation outside of Las Vegas. Police shared a photo of the books they found in his hotel room, which include literature popular with neo-Nazi accelerationists. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/u...

I’m fucking crying this is highkey iconic