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Ahwatukee mom plans senior prom for daughter When this Ahwatukee mom heard prom was going to be canceled for a second year, she knew she had to do something. Trisha Hendricks has the story. Author: Trisha Hendricks Updated: 11:46 AM MST April 16, 2021 PHOENIX — What a year to be a high school senior! So many events have been canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, but when an Ahwatukee mom heard prom was going to be canceled for a second year, she had to do something.   Turns out, she's now planning to throw prom for her daughter and her friends safely. �...

They say it might lead to abuse and racial profiles. people protesting on both sites of the aisle for days now. one hispanic group promises to challenge the new law. and trisha hendricks is with kpnx, an affiliate in arizona who spoke with several about this legislation and joins me on the phone. you were there, i understand, at all the events yesterday. what was the reaction? for both sides? the people protesting and in favor outside the capitol building? >> reporter: yes, brooke. thousands of people were here protesting, holding signs mostly against some portion of bill 1070. a lot of thro...

Supporters i spoke to said more immigration control is needed and it's all about protecting the border. you can see here this morning, most protesters have gone home. there is quite a bit of rallies expected in tucson and more expected here at the capitol tomorrow. brooke, back to you. >> let me ask you just a quick follow-up. have you had any chance to talk to local law enforcement for their perspective? they have to enforce now that it's the law of the land, but are some hesitant but some very much in favor of what the law requires? >> reporter: the officers we spoke with say this will not h...

bonnie schneider all over it for us this monk. also, a big question this morning about the new law that is now on the books in arizona. is it going to lead to racial profiles? soon as the governor put her signature on it, the protesters were out. >> i started crying. i started thinking about my family and my friends. about everything that's going to happen. about how police are going to chase us from now on. >> that young lady in tears. among the hi tos of people protesting. coming up this morning, you'll hear from more of them, but also people who support the new law there in ariz...