AZ: Poll highlights public’s firm stance

Carolyn Hileman* | March 8, 2007

A recent poll shows Arizona voters want strong immigration reform - no matter the consequences. According to a poll released Feb. 27 by Cronkite/ Eight, a majority of Arizona voters want a state law that would allow state and local police to arrest those who have crossed the border illegally. Of the 600 registered voters polled via telephone, 65 percent support changing Arizona law so illegal immigrants could be charged with criminal trespass. Currently, Tempe Police do not arrest illegal immigrants, said Tempe police spokesman Sgt. Mike Horn. “It’s not a question we ask when we come across someone,” he said

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