Phoenix-area Freeway Closures, New ICE Facility Planned in Marana

Also: Coolidge High basketball team allowed to play in 3A playoff game after restraining order

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Good morning, Arizona. Here's a roundup of the latest news, including upcoming freeway closures in the Phoenix area, plans for a new ICE facility in Marana, and a court order allowing a high school basketball team to play in the playoffs.

Why it matters

These stories impact transportation, immigration enforcement, and high school sports across Arizona, providing important updates for residents and visitors.

The details

Drivers in the Phoenix area should be prepared for some delays this weekend due to freeway closures. Meanwhile, newly released Homeland Security documents reveal plans for a new ICE detention facility in Marana. And in a win for a local high school basketball team, a court order has allowed the Coolidge High squad to compete in the 3A playoffs after initially being forced to forfeit.

  • Freeway closures are scheduled for the weekend of February 27 to March 2.
  • The Homeland Security documents detailing the Marana ICE facility plans were recently published.
  • The restraining order allowing the Coolidge High basketball team to play in the playoffs was obtained today.

The players

Homeland Security

The federal agency that recently disclosed plans for a new ICE detention facility in Marana, Arizona.

Coolidge High School

A high school basketball team in Arizona that was initially forced to forfeit a playoff game but was granted a restraining order to allow them to compete.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the Coolidge High basketball team to continue playing in the playoffs.

The takeaway

These stories highlight the ongoing transportation, immigration, and high school sports challenges facing Arizona communities, underscoring the need for proactive planning and responsive governance to address these issues.