Gov. Hobbs Deploys National Guard to Arizona Border, Straining Ties and Prompting Illegal Crossings
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order deploying the National Guard to assist law enforcement agencies in southern Arizona's border communities. The move comes as the federal government has failed to provide necessary resources to secure the border and manage the flow of migrants. The Lukeville port of entry has been closed for nearly two weeks, causing travel and business disruptions, while the San Luis Port of Entry is experiencing longer wait times. Governor Hobbs met with Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño to discuss reopening the Lukeville port.
- Gov. Hobbs to send National Guard to Arizona border towns Arizona's Family
- Lukeville closure strains ties between Rocky Point and Arizona The Arizona Republic
- Port closure could keep Mexican visitors from spending in Arizona KTAR.com
- Border closure has US citizens considering illegally crossing rather than take 8-hour drive New York Post
- Gov. Hobbs signs order sending state National Guard to southern border ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
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