Arizona Voters to Decide on Criminalizing Illegal Border Crossings
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The Arizona House has passed HCR 2060, a measure that will allow local law enforcement to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the border and enable local judges to issue deportation orders. The measure will be on the November ballot for voters to decide. Critics, including Governor Katie Hobbs, argue that it will harm businesses and law enforcement efforts, while supporters claim it is necessary for border enforcement. The measure's implementation depends on the outcome of ongoing legal challenges to a similar Texas law.
- HCR 2060 passes, voters to decide if illegal border crossing will be state crime ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
- Arizona voters will decide if local police can arrest people for crossing into the US from Mexico The Associated Press
- Arizona legislature overrules governor on proposal criminalizing non-citizens The Guardian US
- Measure that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants will appear on Arizona’s November ballot CNN
- Both Democrats and Republicans Embrace Border Politics The New York Times
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