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.

litigation — Active litigation in Maricopa County Superior Court before Judge Michael Gordon. At April 9, 2026 status conference, Miller agreed not to engage in ICE activities beyond information sharing during pendency of the lawsuit. Combined hearing on County's preliminary injunction motion and Miller's motion to dismiss set for May 15, 2026. Board has now also declared a 'potential conflict of interest' exists with Miller's office (April 2026). Outside legal fees reportedly ~$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.