Judicial Watch recently filed an Arizona Public Records lawsuit against Gov. Katie Hobbs again.
They are seeking records about her office reportedly ordering state police and the Arizona National Guard to withhold cooperation from federal immigration enforcement authorities.
The lawsuit was filed in Maricopa County Superior Court following the governor’s office’s “no responsive records” response to a December 17, 2024, records request.
The demand specifically sought:
- Any communications, memos, or orders issued to state agencies reflecting a policy of non-participation in federal immigration enforcement;
- Documentation of any legal analyses or contemplated litigation related to the governor’s stance on state-level involvement in immigration law enforcement.
Arizona law states: “No official or agency of this state or a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state may limit or restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.”
In November 2024, Hobbs addressed a question about whether Arizona’s state police and National Guard would help with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
She stated, “What I will unequivocally say is that, as governor, I will not tolerate efforts that are part of misguided policies. These policies harm our communities, threaten our communities, and terrorize our communities. Arizona will not take part in those…. We will not be participating in misguided efforts that harm our communities, and I’ve been incredibly clear about that.”
Federal supremacy in immigration matters is established by the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and codified in the Immigration and Nationality Act in Title 8 of the U.S. Code.
These provisions reserve exclusive authority to the federal government for the regulation of admission, removal, and enforcement of immigration laws.
“Governor Hobbs’ apparent refusal to allow state resources to support lawful immigration operations undermines the rule of law and places law enforcement and other innocent lives at risk,” stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
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It’s hard to imagine anyone with a face that hard with a cute little name like “Katie.” Makes you wonder how she got this way.
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Evil, corrupt politician ~ just like the rest!
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Another freak lefty sufering from FLD
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I know, you guys, but it still makes me wonder. We make our own choices, it’s true, and we get the recompense we deserve. But, I think, once this was an innocent little baby, and now look at her. And, she’ll pay for it. Justice is good, but I find little joy in it.
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