Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her immigration policy alongside state and law enforcement leaders on Monday, as Title 42 is set to end this Thursday.
Hobbs called on the White House to deliver more funds for border communities across the state and outlined a five-point plan highlighting public safety, partnerships, and more.
During the press conference, the governor revealed that she sent President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas letters outlining action they need to take ahead of Thursday’s end to the COVID-related border policy.
Title 42 allows U.S. officials to quickly expel illegal immigrants. The policy went into effect during the pandemic in March 2020 and has been used to expel nearly 2.8 million people, according to statistics by U.S. Customs and Border Protection….