litigation — Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed Arizona v. Mullin on April 24, 2026 — fourth state in the multi-state NEPA cluster after MD, NJ, MI. The $313M GardaWorld Federal Services contract for warehouse conversion had already been stopped via federal stop-work order at least two days before the lawsuit filing. Same NEPA argument as the Hurson Maryland precedent (April 15, 2026). Warehouse sits across from a facility storing thousands of gallons of hazardous chemicals subject to Risk Management Plan requirements under the Clean Air Act. Capacity numbers fit the documented pattern: 550 in legal filings, hundreds-to-1,500 documented as planned operational density.

active-opposition — Resolutions passed, ordinances restricting ICE use of county property adopted, but federal preemption likely limits enforceability on MTC-owned land. Facility still on track for Nov 2026.

active-crisis — Nanos submitted 20-page unsworn response on April 21, 2026. Board voted to delay review until May 12. ACLU records lawsuit ongoing. Recall petition active.

won — WON (May 15, 2026): Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon ruled from the bench that County Attorney Brad Miller exceeded his authority and that his 287(g) agreement with DHS/ICE is VOID. Gordon held the County Attorney's Office is not a 'political subdivision' under Arizona law and so cannot enter intergovernmental agreements on its own. As of May 28, 2026 Miller had not filed an appeal — the judgment is a final judgment in full force — though he said he is 'strongly considering an appeal.' Outside legal fees in the dispute reportedly totaled ~$257,000. Miller's top investigator (Richard 'Hank' Mueller) is on Arizona's Brady list.

operational-despite-opposition — City passed 5-year ban, but federal preemption makes it unenforceable. ICE purchased the warehouse ($70M+) regardless. DHS later scaled back planned capacity.