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Political activist starts recall effort against state senator Wadsack

PHOENIX — A Tucson political activist has launched what she called a grassroots drive to recall state Sen. Justine Wadsack.

Rolande Baker said Wednesday that Wadsack, a first-time lawmaker sworn in in January, “has since sponsored bills that have attacked marginalized communities within Legislative District 17.”

For example, she cited Senate Bill 1413, which would have required a city, town or county to immediately remove any homeless encampment after receiving a report and, if applicable, charge those there with trespassing or drug offenses.

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