AZ SR1036

Arizona Senate 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

Resolution asserts the Attorney General's statements about when civilians may use deadly force against federal, state, and local law enforcement officers were materially incomplete and failed to convey how narrow such legal justifications actually are

Calls on the Attorney General to retract her statements, issue corrective guidance accurately reflecting Arizona law, and publicly express support for all law enforcement officers including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Accuses the Attorney General of using state resources to selectively solicit complaints targeting ICE officers

Calls for the Attorney General's resignation, stating she has lost the trust of Arizona law enforcement and her continued service could encourage defendants to cite her statements when charged with using deadly force against officers

Resolution passed by the Senate and filed January 29, 2026