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Voters have decided onimmigration policy ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, immigration policy covers measures related to immigration and immigrants, including policies on public benefits, employment, education, voting, and law enforcement. It also includes measures that establish or amend state constitutional rights related to firearms. The topic is grouped within thesocial issue policy area.

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2026

  1. Arizona Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure (2026) - On the ballot
  2. Colorado Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

2024

  1. Arizona Proposition 314, Immigration and Border Law Enforcement Measure (2024)Approved

2022

  1. Arizona Proposition 308, In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Residents Measure (2022)Approved
  2. Massachusetts Question 4, Remove Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status for Driver's License Applications Referendum (2022)Approved

2018

  1. Florida Amendment 11, Repeal Prohibition on Aliens' Property Ownership, Delete Obsolete Provision on High-Speed Rail, and Repeal of Criminal Statutes' Effect on Prosecution Amendment (2018)Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 105, Repeal Sanctuary State Law Initiative (2018)Defeated

2014

  1. Oregon Measure 88, Alternative Driver Licenses Referendum (2014)Defeated

2012

  1. Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum, Question 4 (2012)Approved
  2. Montana Proof of Citizenship Question, LR-121 (2012)Approved

2008

  1. Arizona Proposition 202, Suspend Businesses Licenses for Employing Persons in Violation of Immigration Law Initiative (2008)Defeated
  2. Florida Amendment 1, Property Possession Amendment (2008)Defeated
  3. Oregon Measure 58, Public School English Immersion Initiative (2008)Defeated

2006

  1. Arizona Proposition 100, Expansion of Non-Bailable Offenses Amendment (2006)Approved
  2. Arizona Proposition 102, Prohibit Persons in Violation of Federal Immigration Law from Receiving Punitive Damages in Civil Lawsuits Amendment (2006)Approved
  3. Arizona Proposition 300, Prohibit Education Financial Assistance and In-State Tuition for Non-Citizens Measure (2006)Approved
  4. Colorado Referendum H, Elimination of Immigrant Income Tax Deduction Measure (2006)Approved
  5. Colorado Referendum K, Lawsuit for Federal Immigration Law Enforcement Measure (2006)Approved
  6. New Mexico Prohibition of Property Acquisition by Aliens, Constitutional Amendment 1 (2006)Approved

2004

  1. Arizona Proposition 200, Voter ID, Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration, and Immigration Status Verification for Public Benefits Initiative (2004)Approved

2002

  1. New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 (2002)Defeated

1994

  1. California Proposition 187, Prohibit Persons in Violation of Immigration Law from Using Public Healthcare, Schools, and Social Services Initiative (1994)Overturned

1966

  1. Washington SJR 20, Repeal Ban on Noncitizens Owning Land Amendment (1966)Approved

1962

  1. Washington SJR 21, Repeal Ban on Noncitizens Owning Land Amendment (1962)Defeated

1960

  1. Washington SJR 4, Remove Restriction on Alien Land Ownership Amendment (1960)Defeated

1956

  1. California Proposition 13, Repeal of Law Prohibiting Immigrants From Owning Real Estate Measure (1956)Approved

1954

  1. California Proposition 18, Property Ownership Rights for Foreigners Amendment (1954)Approved

1952

  1. California Proposition 14, Removal of Restrictions on Certain Immigrants Amendment (1952)Approved

1950

  1. Washington SJR 9, Allow Canadians to Own Land Amendment (1950)Approved

1944

  1. Colorado Amendment 3, Rights of Aliens to Acquire Property Amendment (1944)Defeated

1930

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 106-107, Prohibit Noncitizens from Employment on State, County, and Municipal Works Amendment (1930)Approved

1928

  1. Virginia Question 3, Selection of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of Virginia Amendment (June 1928)Approved

1920

  1. California Proposition 1, Alien Property Initiative (1920)Approved
  2. California Proposition 11, Poll Tax on Noncitizen Male Residents Amendment (1920)Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 2, Property Rights Regulation Amendment (September 1920)Approved

1919

  1. North Dakota Commissioner of Immigration Referendum (1919)Approved

1914

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 318-319, Require Employers to Have at Least 80% U.S. Citizen Employees Initiative (1914)Approved
  2. Washington Allow Noncitizen Residents to Own Land Amendment (1914)Defeated

1912

  1. Colorado Measure 6, Funds for State Immigration Bureau Initiative (1912)Defeated

1896

  1. Minnesota Prohibit Aliens from Voting, Amendment 2 (1896)Approved

1880

  1. Nevada State Question 4, Permit Immigration From China Measure (1880)Defeated

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