Propositions
Prop. 317
Summary
Declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations under state law, defining a cartel as an association of people engaged in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit or any act of terrorism. It directs the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use every lawful means within its authority against cartel threats. It also states that the designation does not support anyone's federal asylum claim.
Analysis
ANALYSIS BY LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Proposition 317 would declare that drug cartels (associations of persons engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit or any act of terrorism) are terrorist organizations. The proposition would: 1. Require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use all lawful means available within its authority to address threats posed by drug cartels. 2. Declare that this proposition does not support an alien's claim for asylum under federal law