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One of the most left-wing and wicked governors in America has decided she wants her state to remain a haven for criminal aliens.
Democrat Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, who ‘won’ her election under questionable circumstances, yesterday vetoed a commonsense bill passed by the Arizona State Legislature that would have required her to help follow federal immigration laws.
The bill in question, House Bill 2099, would have mandated the governor, attorney general, and every county, city, and town in Arizona to enforce and cooperate with all immigration orders, actions, and programs from the federal government.
Here is what Hobbs wrote in her veto message:
Today, I vetoed House Bill 2099. When I assumed the role of Governor, I pledged to uphold both the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution,” she wrote in her veto message.
I have worked productively with the federal government to secure our border, stopping fentanyl at our ports of entry through Task Force SAFE, disrupting cartel operations with Operation Desert Guardian, and working across all levels of government to keep communities safe with the Border Coordination Office.
I will continue to work with the federal government on true border security, but we should not force state officials to take marching orders from Washington, DC. My focus will always be on delivering real results for Arizonans.
Credit: Arizona Governor’s office
This veto should not come as a surprise. As The Gateway Pundit’s Cassandra MacDonald reported last month, Hobbs vetoed the ICE Act, which would have mandated state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal officials to facilitate deportations.
The legislation, Senate Bill 1164, would have local authorities assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement with the identification, detainment, and deportation of illegal aliens.
Additionally, the bill barred any town or city from declaring “Sanctuary” policies that would restrict or hinder ICE actions.
The next question is whether the Trump Administration will take action against Hobbs. After all, we have heard that legislators who defy immigration law could face possible prison time.
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