Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

introduced · Arizona · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 4093: attorney general; immigration officers; violations

This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to authorize the Attorney General to prosecute U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for criminal violations committed while performing official duties within Arizona. It directly affects federal immigration officers operating in the state during enforcement activities. The key provision adds this specific prosecution power to the Attorney General's existing duties under Section 41-192, allowing the state to pursue criminal charges against federal officers for crimes committed during immigration enforcement. The change modifies the Attorney General's statutory responsibilities without altering broader immigration policy or enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill authorizes Arizona to prosecute ICE officers for criminal violations, directly restricting federal immigration enforcement actions within state.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1213: probation; immigration enforcement; court notification

SB 1213 requires Arizona law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for any offense when there is reasonable suspicion they are undocumented, using federal verification methods. It mandates that courts immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when an undocumented immigrant is released from jail or fined for a crime. The bill also allows secure transport of undocumented immigrants to federal custody, requiring judicial authorization for transport outside Arizona. Additionally, it presumes lawful presence for individuals presenting Arizona driver's licenses, tribal IDs, or other specified identification.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates immigration verification during arrests and court notifications to ICE, expanding criminalization of undocumented status and reducing defendant rights within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to verify immigration status, notify ICE/CBP upon release/fines, and facilitate transport to federal custody - directly increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1474: immigration laws; local enforcement; training

This Arizona bill (SB 1474) requires local governments and law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement by allowing agreements with federal agencies and banning policies that restrict such cooperation. It mandates training for officers in sheriff's offices, police departments, and state correctional agencies to ensure immigration enforcement aligns with federal law. The bill also permits the use of federal resources (like databases and grants) for immigration enforcement and authorizes the attorney general to investigate local policies violating these requirements. It directly affects county sheriffs, city police, and other local law enforcement entities across Arizona.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration efforts, restricting sanctuary policies and enabling federal resource use for enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1156: appropriation; short-term detention holds

SB 1156 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for costs incurred when holding people in the U.S. without legal permission (referred to as "unauthorized aliens") in short-term detention. This funding directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments that manage detention facilities. The bill provides a specific reimbursement mechanism for these short-term holds, which typically occur while federal immigration authorities process individuals. It does not change immigration policy or create new detention requirements, only covering existing local costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund for local detention reimbursements, directly funding government spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill funds reimbursement for holding unauthorized aliens, enabling local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration, advancing restrictive immigration enforcement practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1444: deportation task force; appropriation

SB 1444 creates a state-funded deportation task force led by sheriffs' associations to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on deporting individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and have: (1) a criminal conviction, (2) been alleged to have committed a crime, (3) been detained based on criminal suspicion, or (4) been detained related to a crime. It defines "law enforcement agency" to include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The bill appropriates funds for the task force's establishment and operation in fiscal year 2026-2027, exempting the funding from standard budget lapse rules. This policy directly affects non-citizens with criminal connections who interact with Arizona law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a deportation task force, directly allocating budget resources for a government program.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates state task force to coordinate ICE deportations for individuals with criminal convictions/allegations, strengthening enforcement rather than reforming criminal justice systems.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates state deportation task force coordinating with ICE on deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal ties, mandating state law enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1520: agencies; immigration; data sharing

SB 1520 requires Arizona state agencies to share any requested data with the U.S. government about undocumented immigrants or individuals who overstayed their visas. It directly affects state agencies responsible for collecting such data and individuals in these immigration categories. The law mandates that agencies provide this information upon federal request, overriding other state laws. The requirement expires on December 31, 2028, as specified in the bill's sunset provision.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agencies to share undocumented immigrant data with federal government, directly enabling immigration enforcement efforts per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1055: arrestees; unlawfully present; reporting

This Arizona bill requires law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for non-immigration offenses when there is reasonable suspicion they are unlawfully present in the U.S. It mandates checking status via federal systems (per 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c)) before release and immediately notifying ICE if someone is arrested or convicted for a state/local offense while unlawfully present. Individuals presenting valid Arizona driver’s licenses, tribal IDs, or other official government IDs are presumed lawful. The law prohibits race-based profiling and permits sharing immigration status information with federal agencies for specific purposes like public benefits verification.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates law enforcement to verify immigration status and notify ICE for unlawfully present individuals, increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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