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AZ HCR2036

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Preserves the ability of law enforcement to share information with crime victims regarding federal immigration assistance programs available to victims of crime.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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