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AZ HCR2036
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article II of the Arizona Constitution by adding Section 38, to be submitted to voters at the next general election.
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Prohibits Arizona state and local jurisdictions from declaring themselves "sanctuary jurisdictions" through statute, regulation, ordinance, policy, or other procedure that restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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Prevents jurisdictions from restricting law enforcement from: (1) sharing or collaborating with federal, state, or local entities to determine immigration status unless it would impede a law enforcement investigation, or (2) complying with lawful notices, requests, or orders from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Preserves the ability of law enforcement to share information with crime victims regarding federal immigration assistance programs available to victims of crime.
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Includes legislative findings that Arizona welcomes legal immigrants and that preventing law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities undermines public safety and the rule of law.
Legislative Description
Sanctuary jurisdiction; prohibition; law enforcement
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
2/19/2020