"Gov. Hobbs' 'Operation SECURE' tackles border surge, Lukeville visit planned"

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has launched "Operation SECURE" in response to the ongoing migrant surge near the Lukeville Port of Entry, which has been closed for nearly a week. The operation includes the creation of a border security office within the state Department of Homeland Security and the allocation of up to $5 million to support the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement at the border. Governor Hobbs is urging the federal government to take action and bring security and order to the border, while also seeking reimbursement for ongoing border operations. State leaders are also calling on President Biden to mobilize National Guardsmen to aid in reopening the Lukeville border crossing.