Governor Doug Ducey visited Yuma this week after a dramatic surge in migrants flooded into the United States. As he received a briefing on the ground, the Governor witnessed migrants walking across the border into the U.S., providing firsthand evidence of President Biden's inability to resolve the border crisis.
The president's inaction has forced leaders like Governor Ducey to step up to protect our communities. The Governor announced a surge and repositioning of Arizona’s public safety resources in Yuma to address the Biden Border Crisis.
Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continues to ignore the crisis at hand. On Fox News today, Governor Ducey called on Secretary Mayorkas to step down. "I have worked now with three presidents — Obama, Trump and Biden," said Governor Ducey. "The Biden administration is far and away the worst. Secretary Mayorkas needs to resign."
Governor Ducey also called on Arizona's congressional delegation to act:
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National and local media covered the Governor's announcement in Yuma, including Fox News, National Review, The Center Square, The Seattle Times, ABC15, 12 News, KTAR and Arizona Daily Star.
Read more about the trip and other events this week below.
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Governor Ducey Surges Public Safety Resources To Yuma Sector Southern Border
“It’s clear the Biden administration has created a December Disaster at our border,” said Governor Ducey. “As a result of piecemeal policy and a lack of federal involvement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been inundated. We simply cannot stand by and watch this catastrophe unfold. We are taking action at the state level to protect Arizonans and our communities. My thanks to the men and women of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the members of the Arizona National Guard, the team at the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, members of the Border Patrol and the entire law enforcement community for your commitment to protecting Arizonans.”
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Governor Ducey, Arizona Department Of Transportation Ease Burden On Commercial Drivers
Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation are safely easing the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver License in an effort to alleviate stress on the transportation system and help address the nationwide supply chain crisis.
Read more about it from 12 News, KYMA and KOLD.
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Governor Ducey Pearl Harbor Message
“Our men and women in uniform keep our country out of danger and hold our enemies accountable," said Governor Ducey. "Like an anchor, our service members keep our country stable and secure, even in times of crisis. Arizona is grateful for their selfless service and dedication to protecting our nation, and we remember those who lost their lives on this day 80 years ago.”
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Governor Ducey Thanks Director Hood For 36 Years Of Service, Announces Douglas Sargent As Next Director Of Arizona Department Of Juvenile Corrections
“I am incredibly thankful and honored by Governor Ducey’s confidence in me to serve as Director of Juvenile Corrections,” said Director Sargent. “Director Hood’s knowledge of juvenile rehabilitation and resolute leadership has made a lasting positive impact on the department, and I am extremely grateful to have worked with him over the past five years. I look forward to continuing to ensure that the Department is a national leader in juvenile rehabilitation and re-entry.”
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Governor Ducey Appoints Quintin Cushner and David Garbarino to the Maricopa County Superior Court
Quintin Cushner has been a partner at Dentons since March 2019. In his practice he litigated civil, administrative and criminal cases before tribunals and Courts throughout Arizona and the nation.
David Garbarino has served as a Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner since 2016. As a Commissioner, he gained a wealth of experience managing high-volume civil and criminal calendars.
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