Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Arizona AG Warns of 'Recipe for Disaster' with ICE Actions
Arizona's Attorney General, Kris Mayes, said that people in Arizona might legally shoot masked ICE agents if they feel their lives are in danger.
This is because of a law called 'Stand Your Ground,' which allows people to use force if they think they're in danger.
She warned that this could cause big problems if people and ICE agents clash.
Some people, like a Congressman named David Schweikert, think her words were irresponsible.
Mayes said she was just stating a fact, not telling people to shoot anyone.
She also promised to take legal action if ICE agents break state laws.
This all started because of some recent events where ICE agents were working in different parts of Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned that residents might legally shoot masked ICE agents if they feel threatened, citing the state's 'Stand Your Ground' law.
Mayes described ICE agents as 'very poorly trained' and highlighted the potential for conflict due to their lack of clear identification.
She clarified that she was stating a fact rather than promoting violence, emphasizing the difficulty in identifying law enforcement officers wearing masks.
US Rep. David Schweikert criticized Mayes' statements as 'reckless,' suggesting they were not carefully considered legal advice.
Mayes promised to take legal action against any ICE agent who breaks state law, following recent federal operations in Arizona.
- Who
- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and US Rep. David Schweikert
- What
- Discussion about Arizona's 'Stand Your Ground' law and potential conflicts with ICE agents
- When
- During ongoing ICE operations in Arizona
- Where
- Arizona, USA
- Why
- To highlight the potential risks and legal implications of ICE agents operating in the state
- Attorney General
- Kris Mayes
- State
- Arizona
- Law
- Stand Your Ground
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Critic
- US Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.)
