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Immigration Laws in Arizona.

Arizona has some of the strictest state immigration laws in the nation. SB 1070 (2010) included the surviving "show me your papers" provision (upheld by SCOTUS) requiring law enforcement to verify immigration status during lawful stops when there is reasonable suspicion. Arizona was the first state to mandate E-Verify for all employers. The state does not issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants and bars in-state tuition under Proposition 300.

Last verified: 2026-02-25

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Key Arizona Statutes

Immigration Enforcement (SB 1070 Survivor)A.R.S. § 11-1051

For any lawful stop, detention, or arrest where reasonable suspicion exists that a person is unlawfully present, law enforcement must make a "reasonable attempt" to determine immigration status. Any arrested person must have immigration status verified before release. Race, color, and national origin cannot be considered except as constitutionally permitted.

Harboring/Transporting Unauthorized AliensA.R.S. § 13-2929

State law criminalizing the unlawful transporting, harboring, or shielding of unauthorized aliens.

Mandatory E-Verify (All Employers)A.R.S. § 23-214

Arizona was the first state to mandate E-Verify for all employers (since January 1, 2008). Compliance creates a rebuttable presumption against knowingly hiring unauthorized workers. First violation results in probation; second violation results in permanent license revocation. Upheld by SCOTUS in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting (2011).

Employer SanctionsA.R.S. § 23-212

Knowingly employing unauthorized aliens is prohibited. Penalties include probation, mandatory reporting, and permanent license revocation for repeat violations.

No Driver's Licenses for UndocumentedA.R.S. §§ 28-3153, 41-1080

Arizona does not issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. Applicants must provide documentation of citizenship or authorized alien status. DACA recipients can obtain licenses with valid Employment Authorization Documents.

No In-State Tuition (Proposition 300)A.R.S. § 15-1825

Proposition 300 (2006, voter-approved) bars persons without lawful immigration status from in-state tuition, tuition waivers, grants, scholarships, and other state-subsidized financial assistance at Arizona universities and community colleges.

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