AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Phoenix, AZ Requires Permission Before ICE Staging on City Property

Policy ID

PHX-LA-2026-4-6
Local Response
Phoenix
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Phoenix City Council approved a policy barring federal immigration agents from using city property as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for immigration enforcement without permission from the city manager or police chief. The city defended the measure against a state preemption (SB 1487) complaint, arguing federal law does not entitle agents to use municipal property.

Date Adopted

04/06/2026

Updates

Despite a Republican SB 1487 complaint, Attorney General Kris Mayes concluded that the resolution does not violate state or federal law, reasoning that refusing to help is not the same as impeding, giving legal cover to similar local measures.

References

See Also

Tucson, AZ Resolution Limiting ICE Staging and Enforcement on City Property

04/22/2026
Tucson
Legislative Action
AZ

Pima County, AZ Resolution 2026-10 Limiting ICE Access to County Property

02/17/2026
Pima County
Legislative Action
AZ