Attorney General Kris Mayes has publicly declared her opposition to HCR 2060, citing potential negative impacts on law enforcement and communities in Arizona. In a statement issued from Phoenix, Mayes expressed concern over the consequences of the measure, highlighting existing funding and workforce shortages faced by law enforcement agencies.
Mayes acknowledged ongoing issues such as the fentanyl crisis and human smuggling in Arizona. She noted that since taking office in January 2023, her office has confiscated nearly 22 million fentanyl pills and over 175 pounds of lethal fentanyl powder. Recently, she collaborated with Congressman Gallego to advocate for additional congressional funding for border security.
She warned that further straining law enforcement resources could lead to racial profiling without effectively addressing community safety. Mayes drew parallels to the economic harm caused by SB 1070 passed fourteen years ago. "This referral is a political distraction that will sow seeds of bias and fear without fixing the issues it claims to address," she stated.
Mayes reiterated her commitment to pursuing federal funding for border security, targeting drug cartels, and collaborating with other agencies to curb fentanyl distribution and enhance safety for Arizonans.