Arizona Governor Deploys National Guard to Border Amid Aid Refusal

Arizona's governor has ordered the state's National Guard to the border with Mexico to assist federal officials in managing the influx of migrants. Governor Katie Hobbs issued the executive order due to the federal government's failure to secure the border and ensure community safety. The exact number of troops and their arrival date is unclear. The National Guard members will be stationed at various locations along the southern border, including Lukeville, to support state and local law enforcement agencies in interdicting illegal drugs and human trafficking. The Tohono O'odham Nation will not have National Guard stationed on their reservation. Governor Hobbs has requested reimbursement from the Biden administration for border security spending, but there has been no response yet.