Arizona Voters to Decide on Local Police Arrests for Border Crossings

Arizona's GOP-led legislature has approved a controversial measure, HCR 2060, to allow local and state police to enforce immigration laws, which will now appear on the November ballot. The proposal, opposed by Democrats, Latino rights groups, and business leaders, aims to criminalize illegal border crossings at the state level and includes enhanced penalties for fentanyl trafficking and fraudulent paperwork. Critics argue it could lead to racial profiling, violate constitutional provisions, and impose significant costs on the state. The measure bypasses a potential veto from Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and faces legal challenges.