Arizona Proposes Controversial Bills Targeting Migrants

Amid rising illegal crossings, Arizona Republicans advance legislation that could allow property owners to use deadly force against trespassing migrants, facing strong opposition and expected vetoes.

• Arizona Republicans push for legislation to punish migrants entering illegally, including a bill that could allow property owners to shoot trespassers.
• Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs expected to veto the proposed bills, citing concerns over job losses, anti-business impacts, and community demonization.
• The proposed 'Arizona Border Invasion Act' aims to empower local law enforcement to arrest non-U.S. citizens entering illegally, escalating the state's tough stance on immigration.
• Critics, including the ACLU and Democratic lawmakers, denounce the bills as inhumane and fear they could legalize extrajudicial killings of migrants.
• The legislation reflects broader Republican efforts in several states to enforce strict immigration policies ahead of the presidential election.

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