Arizona Governor Deploys National Guard to Secure Border Amidst Surge of Migrants

The Lukeville border crossing in Arizona has been closed since December 4 due to the overwhelming number of migrants attempting to cross the U.S. border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the port of entry to redeploy officers to assist with apprehending and processing the more than 500 migrants daily in the area. The closure has negatively impacted nearby businesses, leading to potential staff cuts or closures. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called on the federal government to address the crisis and suggested reassigning National Guard members to help reopen the crossing. The processing centers in the Tucson sector are over capacity, and Mexico's shortage of funds has contributed to the surge in border crossings. The Lukeville crossing remains closed with no reopening date announced.