KAWC's The Hot Spot

ICE in Yuma

By Mack Schwitzing

Published January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM MST

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In The Hot Spot's 2026 return, the KAWC Student Newsroom spoke with local ICE protesters and a statewide organization that advocates for rural communities.

Several interviewees in this episode chose not to share their names for their safety.

Information about Rural AZ Action's Protect Our Pueblos hotline is available on their website.

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Mack Schwitzing

Mack is a full-time student at Arizona State Univeristy. Growing up in Yuma, his passion for learning has allowed him to foster greater connections within the community and strive for excellence on and off campus. His interest in audio production began in the "Introduction to Podcasting" course offered at AWC. Mack is a member of the inaugural 2024 Summer Student Newsroom, and he is continuing his work for KAWC through the Student Newsroom program.

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