Arizona: Governor Hobbs Demands Action and Reimbursement from Biden Administration
Phoenix, Arizona: In a scathing letter sent on Friday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs slammed the Biden administration’s response to the southern border crisis, demanding both immediate action and hefty financial compensation for the state’s burden.
“Today, I sent a letter to President Biden urging him to reassign National Guard troops to reopen the Lukeville Port of Entry and demanding reimbursement for the staggering $512,529,333 Arizona has borne due to federal inaction,” Governor Hobbs declared in a public statement.
The letter lambasted the federal government’s failure to secure the Arizona border, emphasizing that the state will now demand regular compensation for the costs incurred. The closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry by the federal government on Monday has exacerbated the situation, forcing American and Mexican residents to travel hours to reach the nearest port in Nogales.
“Arizona has carried the weight of federal neglect for too long,” Governor Hobbs wrote. “The recent closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry has created a humanitarian and economic crisis, jeopardizing both the safety and prosperity of our state.”
Governor Hobbs further demanded the immediate redeployment of 243 National Guard soldiers currently stationed in Tucson to assist in reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry. This move, coupled with the financial compensation, is deemed crucial to address the escalating crisis.
This forceful demand from Governor Hobbs marks a significant escalation in the ongoing debate over the Biden administration’s border policies and their impact on Arizona. It remains to be seen how the administration will respond to these demands and whether they will take concrete steps to address the concerns raised by Governor Hobbs and the people of Arizona.
