The Arizona Senate has approved a proposed ballot measure, HCR2060, which would allow local law enforcement to arrest individuals crossing the border illegally. The measure, which passed on a 16-13 party-line vote, will now go to voters in November. The resolution specifically targets noncitizens entering the state through locations other than official ports of entry. GOP Sen. Ken Bennett introduced an amendment to the measure to remove DACA recipients' potential exposure to arrest. Governor Katie Hobbs criticized the measure, stating it would harm businesses, kill jobs, and hinder law enforcement from addressing dangerous crimes. The measure is part of a broader GOP effort to address immigration and border crossers.
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Arizona GOP immigration/border bill aimed at stopping asylum seekers and energizing voters in November passes Senate and heads to House. via @raystern https://t.co/I9WtqzIzVu via @azcentral
Arizona Senate advances measure allowing local, state police to arrest migrants illegally crossing border https://t.co/eUEIW9yauq
Arizona Senate advances proposed ballot measure to let local police make border-crossing arrests. https://t.co/Gji6YexRps
JUST IN: The Arizona Senate approved a proposed ballot measure that would ask voters in November to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry. https://t.co/n9cBiyL3pI
Arizona Senate approves proposed ballot measure to let local police make border-crossing arrests https://t.co/ORljmrXGYG
FINAL AZ Senate passes Republican #HCR2060 on 16-13 party-line vote. Resolution would let voters decide whether local law enforcement can arrest border crossers. Dem @GovernorHobbs: '2060 will kill jobs, hurt businesses & prevent law enforcement from stopping dangerous crimes.' https://t.co/Z8rm1zhxHu https://t.co/Fb0Sc0ZMub
Ariz. GOP wants voters to weigh in on immigration. The plan is 1 step closer to the ballot https://t.co/dZp80wbqKM
NOW GOP Sen. Ken Bennett explains new amendment to #HCR2060 that removes DACA recipients' potential exposure to arrest. Resolution would let AZ voters decide whether local law enforcement can arrest border crossers. https://t.co/zMbJohHZ3A