AZ SCR1036

Arizona Legislature formally expresses disapproval of the Attorney General's public statements regarding the use of force against law enforcement officers, characterizing them as inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading under Arizona law

Resolution affirms that Arizona law strongly favors submission to lawful authority and that lawful use of force against law enforcement officers is permitted only in the most limited and exceptional circumstances defined by statute and case law

Calls on the Attorney General to retract statements concerning use of deadly force against federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, including ICE officers, and to issue a public statement of support for all law enforcement

Requests the Attorney General issue clarifying corrective guidance that accurately reflects Arizona law and exercise greater care when publicly addressing criminal law, self-defense, and interactions with law enforcement

Calls on the Attorney General to resign, stating she has lost the trust of Arizona law enforcement officers and her continuance could support those using her statements as a defense when charged with using deadly force against officers