Arizona Senate's "Secure the Border Act"

Arizona Senate narrowly approves proposed ballot measure giving local law enforcement authority to arrest people who illegally cross US-Mexico border into the state. Measure aims to make unauthorized entry into Arizona a state crime, punishable by up to six months in jail for first offense. Critics fear it may lead to racial profiling and burden law enforcement.

Immigration Policy and Border Control

Senator J.D. Vance opposes immigration bill backed by President Joe Biden, arguing that the executive has broad discretion to enforce border laws and does not need legislation to address the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.