Measure on the ballot in the 2024 Arizona General Election in Arizona.
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Get StartedAuthorizes police to arrest noncitizens who cross the border unlawfully and authorizes state judges to order deportations, and makes this offense a misdemeanor or a felony if done multiple times. Requires verification of immigration status for noncitizens before enrolling them in financial aid or public welfare programs, and makes it a misdemeanor for noncitizens to submit false information or apply for public benefits. Makes it a felony to knowingly sell fentanyl if the fentanyl results in another person's death.
A "yes" vote shall have the effect of creating new crimes regarding the following conduct by any person not lawfully present in the United States: (1) applying for a public benefit by submitting a false document; (2) submitting false information to an employer regarding the person's authorization to work in the United States; (3) entering Arizona from a foreign country at any location other than a lawful port of entry; (4) refusing to comply with a court order to return to the person's country of origin or entry. Also creates a new crime of selling fentanyl that causes the death of another person. Requires state courts to issue an order to return to a foreign country if a person is convicted of the illegal entry crime. The order to return must include an authorization allowing state and local law enforcement to transport the person to a port of entry or into federal custody.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current criminal and procedural laws.
"I am an immigrant, this is not anti-immigrant. This is anti-lawlessness. It's about securing our border, because the federal government has failed to do their job." - House Speaker Ben Toma (R), in support of Proposition 314 (Learn more)
"It will not secure our border. Despite strong opposition from business leaders, border law enforcement, and bipartisan local leaders throughout the state, extremists in the legislature have chosen to prioritize their political agendas over finding real solutions.While I continue to prioritize public safety and make sure we are doing everything we can to keep our communities safe, Arizona cannot continue cleaning up the federal government's mess." - Gov. Katie Hobbs (D), in opposition to Proposition 314 (Learn more)
"Given the lack of control of the border, I just feel it's something the state has to resolve." - State Senator Ken Bennett (R), in support of Proposition 314 (Learn more)
"Politicians are refusing to address our border crisis and dragging us backwards to a horrible time, in order to truly secure our border and keep Arizonans safe, we need to hire more border patrol agents, deliver crucial resources to our frontline border communities, and fix our broken asylum system. This bill does none of that." - Ruben Gallego (D), in opposition to Proposition 314 (Learn more)
Makes it a crime for persons not lawfully present in the united states to submit false information in applications for public benefits and employment, and to enter arizona outside ports of entry, or refuse to comply with orders to return. Criminalizes selling fentanyl that causes the death of a person.
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