A key provision in Proposition 314 does not have any explicit funding in Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget proposal released Friday.
Proposition 314 with numerous border and immigration-related policies passed with over 62% support, but the most notable is the ability for local, county and state law enforcement to be able to detain those who allegedly crossed the border illegally, which traditional has been left to federal authorities.
However, the concept is being held up in federal court due to a mirrored proposal in Texas legislation. If it ends up getting the green light, some agencies may be seeking greater funding to enforce it.
Proponents argued that it would serve as a necessary enforcement method, specifically when federal border agents may be overwhelmed, whereas opponents, including Hobbs, argued that it was an “unfunded mandate” that could open the door to racial profiling.