Arizona governor signs immigration bill

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Originally Posted by Kevlar281

They don't but nothing that I know of besides policy prevents them from doing so if they chose to.

Then that's one of the differences between the border patrol and regular police patrol.

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

Typically within a 100 miles of the border.
Yes

Then I believe the answer is "no, they don't patrol and have check points throughout the state."

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

I don't see how proximity to the border makes one acceptable and the other not.

Let's think critically about this:
Border patrol. Proximity to the border. Specific purpose.

Every city and state has different roles and jurisdictions for policing agencies for a reason.