Arizona Governor Criticizes Attorney General's Comments on ICE

Hobbs says Mayes' remarks about potential confrontations were "inappropriate"

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has criticized comments made by Attorney General Kris Mayes regarding potential dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers, calling them "inappropriate" and saying Mayes should retract them.

Why it matters

The comments from the state's top law enforcement officials highlight ongoing tensions and debates around immigration enforcement and the role of federal agencies like ICE in local communities.

The details

In her remarks, Governor Hobbs, a Democrat, said Attorney General Mayes, also a Democrat, should retract her previous comments about the possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers. Hobbs did not provide further details on the specific comments made by Mayes.

  • The comments were made on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Katie Hobbs

The Democratic Governor of Arizona.

Kris Mayes

The Democratic Attorney General of Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“She should retract them,”

— Katie Hobbs, Governor (myheraldreview.com)

The takeaway

The disagreement between Arizona's top elected officials highlights the ongoing political tensions and debates around immigration enforcement and the role of federal agencies like ICE in local communities.