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The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature is trying to pass House Concurrent Resolution 2060, which critics argue is about job security for the politicians promoting it, not border security. The bill is said to echo controversial Senate Bill 1070, which allowed law enforcement officers to question the immigration status of anyone they suspected of being in the country illegally, leading to lawsuits that cost Maricopa County taxpayers $250 million. The article also argues that if Republicans genuinely wanted to address border security, they would have backed a bipartisan bill led by Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, which was killed by lies from prominent Republicans.
Arizona Republicans Push for Border Security Bill
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature is pushing for border security legislation that may allow law enforcement to target specific demographic groups.
Recalling the controversial Senate Bill 1070 passed in 2010, which enabled immigration sweeps and traffic stops leading to lawsuits costing Maricopa County taxpayers $250 million, the lawmakers are now seeking voter approval for House Concurrent Resolution 2060.
Proposed Bill Prioritizes Job Security Over Border Security
However, critics argue this ballot referral is more about job security for the promoting politicians than border security. It mirrors what Donald Trump is promising to implement nationwide if he becomes president.
Trump’s plan, as disclosed in a recent Time Magazine interview, involves local police in mass deportations of undocumented workers. Trump suggested he would also utilize the National Guard and the military, arguing that local police are familiar with the individuals they’d be targeting.
Republicans Rejected a Genuine Border Security Bill
If Republicans truly aim to improve border security, critics say they would support legislation restoring border control and addressing asylum issues. However, a bipartisan bill led by Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema addressing these issues was killed by inaccuracies spread by Trump supporters, including Arizona Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, Eli Crane, and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake.
Critics argue that the current push for border security legislation is not about securing the border but about securing the jobs of the politicians promoting it.
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