Arizona voters face myriad choices this November, among them whether to reopen a dark — and costly — chapter of our state’s recent history.
Concerns about Proposition 314 have prompted comparisons with Arizona’s now infamous “Show Me Your Papers Act” enacted in 2010, with some critics dubbing it “SB 1070 2.0.”
Nonprofit and philanthropic leaders recall too well how that story played out, for the communities we serve and for all Arizonans.
Proposition 314 asks voters to allow law enforcement officers to arrest anyone who fails to enter Arizona through an official port of entry, among other provisions.
While it’s clear that voters seek solutions to immigration and border security challenges, we believe Proposition 314 is the wrong answer.
The nonprofit organizations we lead — the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and AZ Impact for Good — join voters in seeking solutions that align with our visions and values.
CFSA envisions a vibrant and equitable community for all southern Arizonans. AZ Impact for Good holds a statewide focus with a vision of a vibrant Arizona where all........