Arizona
Arizona schools chief calms parents’ fears on idea of ICE school raids
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —There is confusion and concern among Valley school communities following the announcement that migrants here illegally could now be arrested in schools.
“ICE agents will not be discouraged from coming to our schools and our community has families,” said one member of the Isaac School District during a Thursday evening governing board meeting. “Please inform us and our with your policy in our district if (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and where to come to our schools.”
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne does not believe immigration officers will be active in schools.
“ICE is not going to invade the school and go after their children,” said Horne during an interview with Arizona’s Family. “What I’m afraid of is because of the publicity, parents might hesitate to send their kids to school and I don’t want that to happen.”
This week, President Donald Trump authorized immigration officials to make arrests in schools and churches. These places were previously “safe zones” from ICE raids established in a 2011 policy.
Horne interprets this move from the president as ICE now being able to arrest migrants if they were to try and run and hide in a school.
“They’re going after criminals and if they go after people who aren’t criminals it will be the parents, not the children. It doesn’t make any sense to go into a school and arrest children. They are not going to do that.”
Arizona school districts, like Tempe Union High School District, are trying to get ahead of this by sending letters to parents saying all students are welcome.
Legally in the U.S., schools must teach all children no matter their legal status.
This was a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Plyler vs. Doe (1982).
“It’s important that kids be educated and my main thing is I don’t want parents to hesitate sending their kids to school,” said Horne.
From a legal standpoint, Horne said there isn’t much they can do when it comes to the federal government on certain issues.
“If it’s an area of federal jurisdiction, like border security, the Constitution gives them supremacy over the state. The state can’t resist what the federal government does,” he said.
Horne also wanted to make it clear that he has no disagreements with the Trump administration on immigration.
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Arizona
Drowning happens in seconds, Arizona safety experts warn as triple-digit temperatures arrive this week
GILBERT, AZ — As temperatures climb across Arizona, safety experts and parents say so does the risk around water.
“You brought them here for a reason, and you want them to keep safe at all times, and it’s the most precious things you have. Why, why would you not pay attention to them?” Ernesto Agüero said.
Agüero’s warning comes as families across the Valley head to pools and splash pads to beat the heat.
Experts say drowning can happen silently and within seconds.
“Drowning is silent. A lot of times it goes unnoticed, but it just takes seconds,” Jay Arthur, president of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, said.
The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona says while child drowning deaths are down compared to recent years, the danger is far from over as summer begins. It comes as the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona (DPCA) hosted its annual “Tapping Into Water Safety” event. The event brought together organizations like the Salt River Project (SRP) and the Phoenix Fire Department.
“You have to watch the kids with your eyes. Eye-to-eye contact is critical. You can’t be on your phone. You can’t be talking to your friend,” Arthur said.
Advocates say one of the biggest misconceptions is thinking you’ll hear someone struggling in the water. Instead, they say prevention starts before a child even gets near the pool.
“Always appoint a water watcher when you have a group of people around water, and that would be an adult that’s responsible for watching the water and they’re not on their phone,” Tanya Hughes, SRP Community Activation Strategist, said.
Families say the reminders are especially important heading into another Arizona summer.
“You want them to be safe. You want them to know how to behave when they’re in the water,” Agüero said.
Experts say designated water watchers, pool barriers and swim lessons can make the difference. They also warn that distractions like phones or conversations can quickly become dangerous.
“Seconds matter; it is really important because a child can drown in just a matter of seconds,” Arthur said.
With more families potentially spending time in the water this weekend, advocates say now is the time to prepare.
“We’re telling you, we’re trying to stop this from happening,” Arthur said.
Arizona
Where to watch New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 9
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MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the New York Mets visit the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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What time is New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks?
First pitch between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
How to watch New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
- Matchup: NYM at ARI
- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Time: 7:15 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Chase Field
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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