Tucson Standard

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 sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations.

The closure of the Lukeville POE has raised concerns among businesses and individuals who rely on efficient cross-border commerce and tourism. The representatives emphasized the potential impact on trade and tourism, as well as the potential increase in wait times and the strain on already understaffed ports in the Tucson and Yuma sectors.

In their letter, the congressmen posed several questions to Secretary Mayorkas. They sought to understand the basis for the decision to close the Lukeville POE and the specific metrics that will be used to determine when it can be reopened. They also inquired about the resources that the DHS is providing to the Tucson sector and any resources that have been diverted from other POEs.

The full text of the letter can be found [here](insert link).

The closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry has prompted concerns from both sides of the border. Efforts by Congressmen Ciscomani and Stanton seek to address these concerns and provide transparency regarding the reopening of the POE. As the situation continues to unfold, stakeholders eagerly await the DHS's response to their inquiries.

To learn more, click on this link: https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stanton-demand-dhs-provide-timeline-reopening-lukeville-port-entry