Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Criminalizing Illegal Border Crossings

Citing constitutional concerns and potential community harm, Governor Katie Hobbs rejects the Arizona Border Invasion Act.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes the Arizona Border Invasion Act, which aimed to criminalize illegal border crossings.
The vetoed bill would have allowed local law enforcement to arrest and jail migrants for entering Arizona illegally.
Governor Hobbs cites significant constitutional concerns and potential harm to communities and businesses as reasons for her veto.
The bill's rejection marks Governor Hobbs' first veto of the year, following a record 143 vetoes in the previous year.
The veto comes amid ongoing debates over state versus federal jurisdiction in immigration enforcement.