Grand Canyon Times

Arizona voters will have the opportunity to vote on the "Secure the Border Act" in November, following a superior court judge's decision to block a recent lawsuit. Senator Janae Shamp described the lawsuit as part of "attempts from Arizona Democrats and radical left activists to deprive voters of the opportunity to decide on this matter," which she called "truly appalling." She made the statement in a July 15 news release.

The "Secure the Border Act," also known as HCR 2060, requires cities or towns that receive state funds for public welfare to use the e-verify program before providing benefits to individuals. According to the Arizona legislature’s website focused on the bill, anyone preventing the use of e-verify will be charged with a Class 6 felony. Employers who use e-verify to determine a potential worker’s immigration status must keep that e-verify record for at least three years or for the duration of employment, whichever is longer.

"My colleagues and I worked tirelessly this session to create impactful legislation to help secure our border because the people of Arizona are desperately asking for it," said Shamp. "The attempts from Arizona Democrats and radical left activists to deprive voters of the opportunity to decide on this matter is truly appalling. From the spreading of misinformation to the filing of frivolous lawsuits, they will stop at nothing to keep our border wide open and perpetuate Biden's border crisis."

Shamp added, "The federal government has neglected the safety of our citizens, and the time has come to empower Arizonans to fight back against tyranny. I wholeheartedly believe the Secure the Border Act will save countless lives, save billions in taxpayer dollars, and strengthen our national security."

Judge Scott Minder of the Superior Court of Arizona dismissed a lawsuit filed by Living United for Change in Arizona against Adrian Fontes on July 12. According to Minder’s ruling, plaintiffs had not met their high burden to show a violation of the single subject rule. Minder denied their request for a preliminary injunction.

Janae Shamp is an Arizona Senator who has lived in the state for more than 30 years. She describes herself as a "pro-life constitutional conservative" and is also a registered nurse. Her political career began in 2022. According to her campaign website biography, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University.