Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Police to Jail or Shoot Migrants
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed local authorities to arrest, jail, and deport migrants for crossing into the state illegally, citing concerns about its constitutionality and potential harm to communities and businesses. The bill, known as the Arizona Border Invasion Act, aimed to make border crossings a misdemeanor and permit judges to order deportations. This move comes amid a surge of migration in Arizona and follows a similar legal battle in Texas.
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