"Arizona Lawmakers Consider Local Police Authority for Border Arrests"
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Arizona lawmakers are set to vote on a proposal that would make unauthorized border crossing a state crime, allowing local police to arrest offenders and state judges to order their deportation. If approved, the measure will go to voters in November. Proponents argue it's necessary due to federal inaction, while opponents warn of racial profiling and increased costs. The proposal includes additional provisions unrelated to immigration and would only take effect if similar laws in other states are upheld.
- Arizona lawmakers to vote on ballot measure allowing local police to make border-crossing arrests The Associated Press
- Arizona weighs Texas-inspired law allowing cops to enforce immigration law The Washington Post
- Republicans in Arizona Poised to Add Immigration Measure to Ballot The New York Times
- Arizona House may vote on 'Secure the Border Act' on Tuesday New York Post
- The 'Secure Border Act' will cost AZ millions to enforce. And that might make it unconstitutional. Arizona Mirror
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