Arizona legal term
Unauthorized alien in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Unauthorized alien” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Unauthorized alien” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Unauthorized alien" means an alien who does not have the legal right or authorization under federal law to work in the United States as described in 8 United States Code section 1324a(h)(3). (A.R.S. § 13-2928)
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