Arizona Senate advances bill that lets local police enforce immigrant law
The Arizona Senate approved a proposed ballot measure that would ask voters in November to make it a state crime to come into the country illegally.
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The Arizona Senate approved a proposed ballot measure that would ask voters in November to make it a state crime to come into the country illegally.
A GOP-backed ballot measure that will make it a state crime to enter the country illegally passed out of the Senate with a 16-13 vote on Wednesday.
Arizona voters could have the opportunity to vote on measure passed by the Senate that would give local authorities the power to arrest people entering the state illegally via its border with Mexico.
Arizona Republicans in the State House could enact a broad immigration proposal that critics say would mirror past laws that didn't work.
State senators acted Wednesday to ask voters to make it a crime to enter Arizona from Mexico at other than a port of entry.