Arizona Governor Deploys National Guard to Southern Border Amid Migrant Influx

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order to send the National Guard to the southern border to assist with enforcement activities, including fentanyl interdiction, analytical support, and human trafficking enforcement efforts. The move comes after the Lukeville Port of Entry was closed due to a surge of migrants. The National Guard will be working in a support role, providing administrative assistance to the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies. The number of guardsmen needed is currently unknown.