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The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (AP) — The politics of immigration look different from the back patio of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing restaurant. That’s where Robert Ardovino sees a Border Patrol horse trailer […]
Border measure headed to ballot
A measure creating new criminal statutes barring illegal border crossings and enhancing drug offenses to include the sale of “lethal fentanyl” was cleared to go to voters by the Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday.
State lawmakers urge court to reject challenge to border measure
Generally speaking, however, Arizona courts will not rule on the legality of specific provisions of a measure unless and until it is enacted. The only pre-election challenges allowed are ones like this one where the issue is whether it violates the single-subject rule.
Court rules border ballot measure legal, appeal to come
State lawmakers are entitled to ask voters to approve a border security measure that contains everything from penalties for entering this country to selling fentanyl, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge […]
Voters will have their say in November on border measure
When faced with a significant crisis, it is crucial for elected leaders to act decisively. This is exactly what the Arizona Legislature did by passing HCR2060, known as the “Secure […]
Liberal group sues to keep border measure off ballot
Legislative Republicans passed a border ballot measure that may take years to take effect if voters pass the measure in November, but opponents are hoping a judge will keep the measure off the ballot.
Senator: Border legislation more complex than ‘racial profiling’
Foes of a Republican-backed border-security referendum say the “rushed” legislative process may have negative consequences for asylum seekers and mixed status families.
Border legislation delayed, Republican senator seeks changes
The Senate delayed a vote on a GOP-backed border security measure another week after one Republican senator said his approval depends on whether the legislation is further amended.
Texas inspired border measure gets initial approval
A Senate committee approved a ballot referral on Wednesday that would allow local police to arrest people who enter the country illegally – despite concerns from Democrats that the move would allow for racial profiling.
Expanded ‘defense of premises’ won’t become law
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a controversial measure Monday that would have expanded the scope of the state's "defense of premises'' law.
GOP lawmakers pushing leaders to put border legislation on ballot
Not content with all the social and political issues they already are putting to voters in November, a majority of House Republicans want a special hearing to add one more: enacting a Texas-style border enforcement law here.
GOP lawmakers to return vetoed border bill to Hobbs
Refusing to take "no'' for an answer, Republican legislators are going to resend the same border law enforcement bill back to Gov. Katie Hobbs that she vetoed just a week ago.
