"Arizona Voters to Decide on Controversial Immigration Arrest Measure"
The Arizona legislature, controlled by Republicans, has approved a proposal to criminalize non-citizens entering the state outside official ports of entry, bypassing Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs' veto. The measure, which will be on the November ballot, allows state and local police to arrest unauthorized border crossers and mandates their return to their countries of origin upon conviction. Critics argue the proposal is unconstitutional, could lead to racial profiling, and impose significant costs, while supporters claim it is necessary for border security.