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Lawmakers Face Resignation Calls After School Security Test

8/28/2025

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Arizona lawmakers Lydia and Cassandra Hernandez are urged to resign after testing security at Maryvale High School by attempting to smuggle in a boxcutter.
This incident occurred shortly after a student was fatally stabbed at the school.
The Phoenix Union High School District is considering legal action against the lawmakers.
Local leaders have criticized their actions as irresponsible and insensitive.

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Story summary

Arizona lawmakers Lydia and Cassandra Hernandez are urged to resign after testing security at Maryvale High School by attempting to smuggle in a boxcutter.
This incident occurred shortly after a student was fatally stabbed at the school.
The Phoenix Union High School District is considering legal action against the lawmakers.
Local leaders have criticized their actions as irresponsible and insensitive.