SB1070
Coverage of SB1070 in the Nexus archive.
- ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect
The ACLU is suing to block Arizona's Prop. 314, which criminalizes unauthorized border crossings and empowers state authorities to enforce immigration laws, arguing it conflicts with federal jurisdiction. The law, approved by 61% of voters in 2024, faces legal challenges similar to Arizona's previous SB1070 law, which was partially struck down by the Supreme Court in 2012.
- Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs agreed to a budget deal with state Republicans that allocates $14.2 million to hire 50 state troopers for immigration enforcement, supporting President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. The funding is part of a $18.3 billion budget including tax cuts and border security measures, with opposition from immigrant advocacy groups.