ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 1,186

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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An Arizona law that would empower local police officers and state judges to arrest and deport people who cross the state’s southern border without authorization is set to go into effect in just four days. An immigrant rights legal group is suing to prevent that from happening.

In 2024, 61% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 314, called the “Secure the Border Act.” The ballot measure enshrined multiple new …

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