Arizona Senate advances measure allowing local, state police to arrest migrants illegally crossing border (1 Viewer)

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    Arizona senators narrowly approved a proposed ballot measure on Wednesday that would give local law enforcement the authority to arrest people who illegally cross the US-Mexico border into the state.

    The proposal, which passed along party lines by a 16-13 vote, would make it a state crime for illegal migrants to enter Arizona from Mexico at any location other than a port of entry – therefore allowing local and state police to arrest them.

    It would also allow state judges to send those convicted of the crime, which would be punishable by up to six...

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