Grand Canyon Times

Kari Lake, the previous candidate for Gov. of Arizona, took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to strongly criticize the Biden Administration's choice to overlook the border situation during the President's recent visit to Arizona. Instead of addressing the border concerns, Biden's visit centered on designating a new monument at the Grand Canyon.

"Arizona is being invaded," Lake said. "But when Joe Biden came to Arizona, he ignored the border, seized our land & our resources while shouting alarmist fantasies about the weather."

On his recent journey to Arizona, President Biden ignored the border completely and designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. The purpose of this visit was to take steps toward protecting almost 1 million acres of uranium-rich land from mining. This decision, made under his authority derived from the Antiquities Act of 1906, is a point of contention as it contradicts Biden's emphasis on climate-friendly energy. This is due to the fact that uranium is a crucial component in the development of clean energy, yet this action inhibits domestic uranium production, according to The National Review.

In May, the expiration of Title 42, a measure implemented during the COVID pandemic to curb border crossings, led to its replacement by Title 8, the pre-existing border control policy. Title 8 subjects those who cross illegally to fines of up to $250 and imprisonment for six months to two years per attempt. It also introduces provisions such as requiring border crossers to schedule appointments for asylum applications, welcoming up to 30,000 individuals from Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba each month with U.S. sponsors, expediting processing, deploying up to 1,500 active-duty military personnel to assist Border Patrol, expanding migrant holding centers, establishing processing centers in other countries for legal crossings, and more, according to NBC News.

Despite the enforcement of Title 8, dissatisfaction prevails over the current border situation, as lawmakers consistently voice concerns about inadequate border control and an escalating crisis. Currently, in Tucson, Arizona, the daily influx of migrants has surged to around 1,900, marking a staggering 134% increase from June's average of 812. This includes the presence of substantial groups, raising officials' apprehensions about the potential involvement of smugglers. The communities of Lukeville and Ajo in Arizona are also facing challenges in accommodating migrants, leading to a situation where many are left outdoors due to overcrowded facilities, especially in the face of temperatures exceeding 110 degrees, according to CBS News.

"As we predicted, numbers have skyrocketed," wrote Border Patrol Union on the X platform. "We're at 6k arrests & 1k known escapes daily. Where is Biden's MSM? Breathless coverage of the temporary "drop" from historic highs that went on for 2+ years & now they've disappeared. A modern master class on how propagandism works."