"Arizona Governor Vetoes Controversial Border Bill Amid Partisan Dispute"

Arizona's Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have made it a crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, citing constitutional concerns and potential costly litigation. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats over immigration policies, with Republicans in Arizona and Texas seeking additional state powers to address unauthorized entry of migrants into the United States. This veto comes amid a history of Arizona lawmakers attempting to criminalize unauthorized migrants, and another proposal is being considered to bypass potential vetoes by sending the measure straight to voters as a ballot measure.