The issue focused on illegal immigrants who moved in after legalization and legalized marijuana for adults. There were legal holders of medical marijuana licenses but most illegal aliens simply refused to renew them. Legalizers sought legal stays because federal courts hadn't upheld rulings legalizing medical marijuana as recreational use. The GOP argued that keeping criminal aliens off the streets could hurt enforcement efforts. Some lawmakers warned against filing lawsuits until legalization began. Lawmakers pointed out that prosecutors prosecuted almost 40 percent of illegal aliens convicted of felonies before legalization. Advocates pushed back