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Committee advances bill requiring cooperation with federal immigration detainers; community groups oppose
Summary
SB 11‑64, dubbed the Arizona ICE Act, was returned with a due‑pass recommendation after testimony from the state president and sheriffs arguing cooperation with ICE detainers is necessary for public safety; civil‑liberties and immigrant‑rights organizations warned it would erode trust and risk wrongful detentions.
Senate Bill 11‑64 (the "Arizona ICE Act") moved forward from the House Committee on Government after a lengthy and often emotional hearing that included local law‑enforcement leaders, immigrant‑rights groups and community advocates.
Sponsor President Peterson said the bill prohibits local ordinances that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, requires honoring ICE…
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