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President Trump to host campaign rally in Phoenix

On Wednesday, President Trump will be holding a rally in support of his reelection bid. ASU students talk about the effect of the Trump administration here at ASU.

By Piper Hansen and Zeke Harker | February 16, 2020

'Speak Out' showcases SMHS student work at ArtSpace West

The "Speak Out" gallery features work from students at SMHS that expresses opinions about a range of modern social and civil rights issues.

By Sam Ellefson | February 12, 2020

Former ASU faculty associate Scott Warren not guilty in harboring trial

Arizona activist and former ASU associate Scott Warren found not guilty for harboring migrants on Wednesday.

By Savannah Stewart | November 20, 2019

Opinion: The ASU community needs activism to create change

Protests and activism are essential for grassroots political change at ASU.

By Alexia Isais | September 22, 2019

Scott Warren speaks to ASU No Más Muertes chapter about trial, activism

While the U.S. government claims Warren was abetting illegal immigrants, he argues he was working to save lives in the Arizona desert.

By Taylor Lane | September 18, 2019

Opinion: The ASU community should stand with Scott Warren

The ASU community should show its support for Warren and his humanitarian work.

By Jenny Guzman | July 5, 2019

Trial begins in the case of ASU teacher charged with harboring undocumented immigrants

Warren was arrested in January 2018 and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

By Brenna Toshner | May 30, 2019

Meet the Iranian immigrant named Herberger's 'outstanding undergraduate'

ASU student who escaped religious discrimination wants to increase awareness for minorities everywhere.

By Ellie Borst | April 18, 2019

ASU students use art to tell their immigration story

An ASU humanities lab is hosting an event on Feb. 20 that will showcase students' immigration stories through art.

By Samia Salahi | February 19, 2019

ASU clubs and Maricopa County Democratic Party help asylum seekers through donation drives

ASU student organizations are working to collect and distribute supplies to migrant families.

By Wissam Melhem | January 30, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Congress needs to stop hitting snooze on the topic of immigration reform

The U.S. will obtain economic and social benefits through a pathway to citizenship.

By Joshua Blinkoff | April 27, 2017

Aliento founder and ASU alumna Reyna Montoya speaks in favor of protecting DACA students at a rally.

To overcome dehumanization, allies must embrace hope

Two-dimensional victim narratives are just as bad as dehumanization.

By Benjamin Steele | April 11, 2017

AZ legislature opening protest Trans Queer Pueblo

Students get the migration and queer intersection. Why doesn't Pride?

Sunday's reaction to the Trans Queer Pueblo protest at Pride is an embarrassment to the LGBT community.

By Benjamin Steele | April 9, 2017

USG Downtown Sen. Oscar Hernandez poses for a portrait on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in downtown Phoenix's Civic Space Park.

New sheriff in town: immigrant community leaders voice concerns over Penzone

After being elected Maricopa County Sheriff in November, Paul Penzone faces an arduous road in uniting the Phoenix community.

By Raymond Keys | March 30, 2017

ASU graduate social justice major Petrit Gashi introduces speakers during a west campus event called "Global Refugee Crisis: A Community and Student Forum on Refugees" on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Panelists hold open forum about refugee crisis

Seven panelists, with backgrounds ranging from crisis response advocates to actual refugees and immigrants, spoke Thursday to students and faculty at the ASU West campus about the state of the nation in regards to the global refugee crisis under the current US administration.

By Angel Mendoza | March 17, 2017