Arizona Voters Approve Proposition 314, Criminalizing Illegal Border Crossings and Granting Local Police Authority for Deportation Orders

Nov 6, 2024, 01:13 PM

Arizona voters have approved Proposition 314, a ballot measure that criminalizes unauthorized crossings of the southern border and grants local law enforcement the authority to arrest and detain migrants. The measure also empowers state judges to issue deportation orders. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about border security and the legal implications of local and state police involvement in immigration enforcement. While the proposition aims to enhance border security, questions remain regarding the legality of its key provisions.