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Wayne Schutsky

UNBELIEVABLE: Arizona s democratic governor fights border package backed by state republicans | History Defined

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks to the state Legislature as she delivers the State of the State address in Phoenix, Jan. 8, 2024. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican state lawmakers both say the federal government isn't doing enough to secure the southern border.

But a package of measures Republicans say will crack down on illegal immigration in the state likely won't make it past the Hobbs' desk. She already vetoed a bill that would have allowed local police to enforce immigration laws, calling it "anti-immigrant" legislation designed to score political points.

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