The Republican majority in the Arizona Legislature Monday slammed Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of a law designed to ensure cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
But at the same time, leaders of the Legislature's Democratic minority praised Hobbs’ veto of the Republican-backed Arizona Immigration, Cooperation and Enforcement Act in light of the actions of the administration of President Donald Trump on immigration.
The AZ ICE Act would have prohibited state government entities from adopting or enforcing any policies that block or restrict law enforcement from cooperating with federal authorities enforcing immigration laws. If cities, towns or counties fail to comply, state legislators may file a complaint with the attorney general to request an investigation. If the attorney general’s investigation shows a state law was violated, state-shared revenues may be withheld from the municipality.
