Arizonans will see a sweeping measure on their November ballots that would address illegal border crossings, migrants using false documentation and fentanyl trafficking, despite concerns from immigration advocates and a veto from the governor.
Opponents argued that Proposition 314 combined issues that were unrelated – arresting those in the U.S. without legal status and the lethal drug trade – and could harm the estimated 225,000 undocumented migrants in the state.
On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled the bill could appear on the ballot as is.
“Prop 314 is more than just a bad piece of legislation; it is a direct assault on Arizona’s communities,” Alejandra Gomez, executive director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) said.
“Prop 314 is designed to create a separate immigration system that will facilitate the mass deportations outlined in Trump’s Project 2025 agenda.”