Border state governor vows to defy Trump's 'misguided' mass deportation push

"I am very hopeful that that partnership can continue, and that the incoming administration will listen to, not only my administration, but the experts here on the ground, the people that are doing the work about what is most needed, and what we can continue to do that will be most helpful in securing our border," she said.

She then added, "What I will unequivocally say is that, as governor, I will not tolerate efforts that are part of misguided policies that harm our communities, that threaten our communities, that terrorize our communities, and Arizona will not take part in those."

When pressed on the deportations, Hobbs' was asked if state police and National Guard would help with deportations.

"We will not be participating in misguided efforts that harm our communities, and I've been incredibly clear about that," she said.

She cited the diversion of resources and law enforcement as one of the reasons she opposes those operations.

"I think the diversion of law enforcement from the work that they do every day to keep our communities safe, people hiding in fear - we saw that under previous state policies here - and it it harms communities. It tears families apart. And we're not going to…that's not going to happen on my watch," she said.

Officials elsewhere across the U.S. have made similar claims, but Hobbs' comments are significant since it is not only a border state, but also a swing state that voted for Trump in the recent election.

Trump's team have indicated they will carry out the plan, even without the support of those Democratic officials.

"If you don't want to work with us, then get the hell out all the way. We're going to do it,' he said.