Authorities in Arizona border towns are preparing to enforce a new immigration mandate, Proposition 314, which is projected to pass with 63% approval. This proposition allows local and state law enforcement in Arizona to arrest migrants and criminalize unauthorized crossings anywhere except official ports of entry. Essentially, it shifts the violation of immigration law from solely a federal offense to a state crime.
In addition to addressing immigration issues, Proposition 314 also increases the penalties for selling fentanyl that leads to a person's death. Emmanuel Botello, a San Luis police lieutenant, emphasized the need for more federal funding to effectively enforce this mandate.
