WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in response to the urging of U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). The new location comes after the closure of the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County in May. Congressman Ciscomani had written a letter to the VA in July, demanding answers on the closure and pushing for a timeline for the opening of a new location.The closure of the access point in Cochise County had left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away,...
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector said there were more than 18,400 apprehensions of illegal migrants in the sector during the past week.
In a recent communication to President Biden, Rep. Cory McGarr (R-Ariz.) and other Arizona House Republicans voiced their disapproval of the current border control policies. They also criticized the decision by the Biden Administration to close the Lukeville port of entry.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) played a significant role in the passing of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress' annual defense package. Ciscomani represents two crucial military installations, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) in Tucson and Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, as well as over 70,000 veterans across the district."This year's NDAA represents a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to invest in our military and ensure they have everything they need to quickly and decisively counter current and future threats," said...
The founder of the League of American Workers (LAW) criticized the Biden Administration for a “vaporized border,” citing reports of a surge in illegal crossings in the Tucson, Ariz. Sector.
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have called on the Biden Administration to suspend and cancel appointments made through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) "CBP One" app. This request comes as the United States experiences a surge of illegal immigrants at the southwest border, with record-breaking encounters being reported by CBP.In their statement, the Congressmen express concern over the prioritization of illegal immigration over legitimate trade and travel. They highlight the decision of CBP to close or limit...
U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton have called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a timeline for reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE). The port was closed indefinitely on Monday as DHS redirected resources to process a surge of migrant arrivals. Ciscomani and Stanton, in a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, expressed the need for clarity regarding the criteria that will be used to determine when the POE can be reopened. They also requested information on the resources that have been redirected to the Tucson...
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has released a statement expressing concern over the upcoming closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry. The closure, set to begin on Monday, is a response to the surge of migrants crossing the Tucson Border Sector. Ciscomani highlights the impact this closure will have on the communities on both sides of the border.In his statement, Ciscomani emphasizes the importance of the Lukeville Port of Entry as a major hub for tourism and everyday travel. He states, "Every community along our border lives in sync with their counterparts...
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy the Arizona National Guard to the state in order to provide support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts at the border. This urgent request comes as the Tucson Border Sector is grappling with a significant increase in migrant traffic at the southern border.In a letter addressed to the agency, Ciscomani emphasized the critical situation in the Tucson Sector, stating, "[The] Tucson Sector is leading in encounters and our...