Arizona Governor Launches 'Know Your Rights' Website Amid ICE Enforcement Protests

Hobbs responds to public outrage over violent arrests and shootings by federal immigration agents

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:47pm

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In response to a spate of violent and indiscriminate arrests by federal agents carrying out the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has launched a website to inform immigrants, employers, and protesters about their constitutional rights. The move comes after weeks of protests across the state over the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Why it matters

The new website is intended to be a resource for Arizonans, immigrants and citizens alike, as they navigate the heightened tensions and confrontations with federal immigration enforcement. It follows public outrage over brutal ICE raids and the shootings of two community members by agents in Minneapolis, which have prompted hundreds of demonstrations in Arizona and across the country.

The details

The 'Know Your Rights' website includes information on what to do if ICE agents show up at a person's home or workplace, as well as details on documents immigrants should have on hand if detained. It also covers the rights of protesters and community observers of ICE activity, who have faced repeated hostility from federal agents. The website provides links to legal aid groups and a reporting portal set up by the state Attorney General's office for people to report potential misconduct by federal agents.

  • Over the past several weeks, thousands have taken to the streets in Arizona to express anger about the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
  • Last month, Peter Yazzie, a Navajo tribal member, was detained outside a convenience store by ICE agents in Peoria for several hours, despite having his birth certificate and Certificate of Indian Blood.

The players

Katie Hobbs

The Governor of Arizona who launched the 'Know Your Rights' website in response to the violent conduct of federal immigration agents and public outrage over ICE enforcement actions.

Kris Mayes

The Arizona Attorney General who warned that ICE's tactics of refusing to identify themselves and using force to enter homes without warrants could lead to violence due to the state's Stand Your Ground law.

Renee Good

A community member in Minneapolis who was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while observing ICE activity.

Alex Pretti

A community member in Minneapolis who was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while observing ICE activity.

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What they’re saying

“I share the fear and anger of many Arizonans, who over the past year have seen far too many instances of federal agents denying us our right to peaceful protest, in some instances unlawfully detaining and arresting American citizens — and, in horrific cases in Minnesota, shooting and killing two people.”

— Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona (azmirror.com)

“(Stand Your Ground) is really expansive and it says, 'If you reasonably believe that your life is in danger and especially if you are in your home or automobile, … you can use lethal force to protect yourself.'”

— Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General (azmirror.com)

What’s next

The new website provides information and resources for Arizonans to understand their rights and report potential misconduct by federal immigration agents, as the state continues to grapple with the fallout from the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

The takeaway

The launch of the 'Know Your Rights' website by Governor Hobbs underscores the growing tensions and concerns over the conduct of federal immigration agents in Arizona, as the state seeks to protect the rights and safety of its immigrant communities and those who advocate on their behalf.