Immigration
Immigration
Arizona is a state with a large and diverse immigrant population that helps the state build thriving communities and strong local economies.
AZCenter rejects fear-based, zero-sum policies that seek to destabilize families and jeopardize economic prosperity for all Arizonans.
AZCenter will work toward the following immigration funding goals:
- Oppose any bill that seeks to utilize state dollars to advance current federal mass deportation policies.
- Oppose any state law that curtails the ability of the state to properly administer its public safety, economic well-being efforts, or an individual’s right to due process in furtherance of immigration enforcement.
7 Ways Anticipated ICE Raids, Mass Deportations Could Ripple Through Arizona’s Economy
With anticipated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and stepped-up immigration enforcement in the Phoenix metro area soon, Arizona could face immediate and long-term economic disruptions. Federal enforcement…
Public Charge Federal Changes: Renewed Fear, Renewed Harm for Arizona Families
The Trump administration is waging a multi-pronged assault on immigrant families through simultaneous changes to public charge rules, SNAP eligibility, and tax credit regulations. Taken together, these policies form a coordinated…