Arizona Governor Deploys National Guard to US-Mexico Border Amid Migrant Surge

Governor Katie Hobbs criticizes federal government's handling of border situation, launches state initiative for border security.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered the state's National Guard to the US-Mexico border in response to a surge in illegal migrant crossings.
The move comes after the Biden administration closed the Lukeville entry point due to a surge in migrants, a decision that has been criticized by Hobbs and Arizona's senators for its negative economic impact on the state.
Hobbs has launched Operation SECURE, a $2 million state initiative meant to coordinate border security operations among local officials.
The National Guard will assist local law enforcement with tasks such as fentanyl interdiction, analytical support, and human trafficking enforcement.
Hobbs has criticized the federal government for not providing the necessary resources and manpower to manage the border situation, despite her repeated requests for assistance.