Statements and posts
29 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to ICE Contract for Marana Detention Facility
Criticized ICE contract with private prison contractor for Marana detention facility.
“DHS is once again rushing to open another private detention facility over the objections of local residents, even as deaths in ICE custody reach record levels and the agency fails to provide basic care for people already in its custody. This time, it’s turning to a private company with a record of overseeing prison…”
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Introduced America's College Promise Act to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.
“Students in Southern Arizona and across the country should not have to take on tens of thousands of dollars in debt just to get the education and skills they need to build a better future.”
EducationAI-read
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Grijalva, Scott, Lee Introduce Bill to invest in Direct care Workers
Introduced bill to invest in training and retention of direct care workers.
“For so many families throughout Southern Arizona, direct care workers provide critical support that allows older adults and people with disabilities to live with dignity and age in place. Despite the essential work they do, direct care workers are too often underpaid and lack the support and opportunities they deserve,…”
Direct Care WorkforceAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Closure of Public Lands for Border Wall Construction
Criticized closure of public lands for border wall construction without transparency.
“Using border wall construction to justify closing dozens of acres of public lands at a moment's notice through January 2029 is unnecessary and deeply troubling - especially when these lands include sensitive ecosystems and world-class biodiversity that cannot simply be replaced. We have already seen the devastating…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment
Introduced bill to restore Social Security protections from garnishment for federal debts.
“Social Security is not a handout — it is a benefit earned over decades of hard work. Retirees deserve to know that money will be there when they need it.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Planned Expansion of Florence Detention Facility
Criticized DHS's $1.2 billion contract to expand a detention facility in Florence, Arizona.
“After local residents overwhelmingly opposed ICE’s plans for massive new detention centers in Marana and Surprise, the Trump Administration is quietly moving to expand existing facility capacity in Florence. At the same time, people already in Arizona detention centers can’t get clean drinking water, edible food, or…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced three bills to support English language learners, families, and educators.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, and that starts with ensuring that our schools have the proper resources to teach students of all backgrounds.”
EducationAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Demands Immediate Release of Ahmed Soliman Following Reports of Beating, Imprisonment
Demanded immediate release of deported detainee Ahmed Soliman from Equatorial Guinea.
“hooded, bound, and beaten with guns and shoved down a flight of stairs.”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Raises Alarm on Deteriorating Conditions at Eloy Detention Center
Raised alarm about deteriorating conditions at Eloy immigration detention center.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Pleaded for safety of Arizonan deported to Equatorial Guinea after Trump administration deportation decision.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Statement on EPA Decision to Roll Back Power Plant Emission Rules
Criticized EPA decision to roll back power plant emission rules.
“The Trump administration is once again prioritizing corporate profits over lower utility bills and the health of working families.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Condemns Proposed Expansion of Border Patrol Checkpoints Across Southern Arizona
Criticized proposed expansion of Border Patrol checkpoints in Southern Arizona as wasteful spending.
“CBP is proposing to spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars expanding and establishing new checkpoints while refusing to provide the public with basic answers about why these projects are necessary in the first place. DHS and CBP have more money than they know what to do with thanks to the more than $200 BILLION in…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Wildcat Welcome Center at The University of Arizona
Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for University of Arizona's new Wildcat Welcome Center.
“Two of my top priorities on the Education and Workforce Committee are investing in higher education and ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed.”
EducationAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Introduces the Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Introduced Fairness for Farm Workers Act to expand overtime protections for agricultural workers.
“Farm workers play an essential role in the nation’s food and agricultural economy yet remain one of the only groups of workers still excluded from full overtime protections under federal law.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Slams Bill to Fast-Track Mining Permits
Opposed House bill to fast-track mining permits under FAST-41 expedited process.
“At a time when we should be strengthening environmental protections, respecting Tribal sovereignty, and ensuring communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their land and water, this bill moves us in the wrong direction.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1501 · voted Nay Sep 2, 2026, roll 654
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Criticized Forest Service approval of Hermosa Mine project in Arizona biodiversity hotspot.
“The FAST-41 approval of the Hermosa Mine project sets a dangerous precedent, as exemplified by a rushed review which ignored critical risks to groundwater, public health, and the region’s fragile ecosystem. Once the harm is inflicted, it cannot be undone. Unfortunately, Congress has ignored all the warning signs and…”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Border Wall Construction Near Quitobaquito Springs
Criticized border wall construction near Quitobaquito Springs on Tohono O'odham lands.
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Held moment of silence for Tucson hate crime victims, called for gun violence action.
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Statement on Reported Hate Crime and Shooting at LGBTQIA+ Bar in Tucson Killing Two
Condemned hate crime shooting at LGBTQIA+ bar in Tucson and called for gun control legislation.
“I am disgusted and deeply saddened to learn of a targeted act of hate and the cold-blooded murder of two members of our LGBTQIA+ community, Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, at the Venture-N bar in Tucson last night. This horrific attack is a painful reminder that even in welcoming communities like Tucson, hate and…”
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Condemned federal agents' unauthorized entry onto Tohono O'odham Nation lands for border wall pre-construction activities.
“There is no justification for armed federal agents and contractors entering Tribal lands in the early hours of the morning and proceeding with construction activity without the consent of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The federal government cannot claim to respect Tribal sovereignty while simultaneously sending armed…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva, Ruiz Call for Immediate Halt to Border Wall Construction on Tribal Lands
Called on DHS and Interior to halt border wall construction on Tribal lands pending consultation.
“As Members of Congress representing communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, including districts directly impacted by border enforcement operations and infrastructure construction, we write to express our serious concerns regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing construction of secondary border…”
Border Wall Construction on Tribal LandsBorder Security EquipmentAI-read
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ICYMI: Rep. Grijalva Hosts Town Hall on Border Wall Construction in Ajo
Hosted town hall on border wall construction impacts to Tohono O'odham Nation lands.
“For the Tohono O'odham Nation, this is not just a border. The border cuts through an ancestral homeland that existed long before the United States or Mexico, long before the international boundary was drawn where it is today. It separates communities and families. It makes traditional practices more difficult. It…”
Border Wall Construction on Tribal LandsBorder Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Statement on Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River Operations Decision
Stated support for voluntary water reductions but called for permanent seven-state Colorado River solution.
“Only an equitable, seven-state approach will put the Colorado River on a sustainable path, prevent dangerously low reservoir levels, and protect this critical resource for generations to come. As policymakers, we must also address the root causes of declining river flows and reservoir levels by confronting climate…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Federal Grants and Programming Awarded to Southern Arizona Libraries
Celebrated federal grants and programming awarded to Southern Arizona libraries for digital preservation and education.
“Libraries are at the heart of strong communities, and these investments demonstrate the many ways they help Arizonans learn, preserve our history, support research, and connect with the wider world.”
EducationAI-read
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Criticized court ruling denying Tohono O'odham Nation's border wall injunction.
“While I am disappointed by this preliminary ruling, CBP has just shown at Big Bend that it is willing and able to voluntarily pause border wall construction. Like Big Bend, the 62-mile segment in Arizona that would cross the Tohono O’odham Nation runs through environmentally sensitive lands, provides habitat for…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Announces Applications Open for Military Academy Nominations
Announced applications open for military academy nominations for Arizona district students.
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Criticized Forest Service approval of Hermosa Mine project as dangerous precedent for mining nationwide.
“is the first critical minerals project in the nation to move through the federal FAST-41 permitting framework, making it a testing ground for how mining projects are approved across the country.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Yesterday, Tuesday, August 4, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva joined Dreamers and community advocates at a press conference highlighting the growing number of longtime DACA recipients and DREAMers facing deportation despite pursuing legal…
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Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after contractors working on the Trump administration's secondary border wall project cut down three 100-year old cottonwood trees near Lochiel, Arizona.