Immigration Policy in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

2 verified immigration policy rules for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Arizona SB 1070 (2010) and HB 2792 (2016) bar Arizona cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Phoenix is not a sanctuary city. The Phoenix Police operations order follows state law within court-imposed limits.

Arizona SB 1070 and HB 2792 Bar Phoenix Sanctuary Policies

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

E-Verify Mandates

The Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA, 2007), codified at ARS 23-211 through 23-216, requires every Arizona employer to use the federal E-Verify system after hiring. Phoenix businesses must enroll regardless of size or industry.

Arizona LAWA Requires E-Verify for All Phoenix Employers

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Phoenix city rules.

Immigration Policy in Maricopa County →