Immigration

Fiona Harrigan | 11.6.2024 4:10 AM

Arizona voters have approved Proposition 314, which will increase the role of state and local law enforcement in immigration policy. Arizona joins a growing list of states that are venturing into the business of border enforcement, an authority that has traditionally fallen under the federal government's purview—and it will likely see increased taxpayer costs and police misconduct as a result.

Proposition 314 makes unauthorized border crossing a state crime, granting local and state law enforcement the power to arrest and deport migrants. A migrant who crosses into Arizona outside of a lawful port of entry will be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor (or a class 6 felony for repeat offenses). A state judge will be able to........

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