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Border states step up on drugs as migrants decline
In Arizona and Texas, border security grows despite fewer crossings. Governors expand funding for troops, technology, cameras, and aircraft to curb cartel activity and drug flow while federal aid and debate over state roles continue. Critics warn militarization risks violence and urge smarter demand-reduction strategies.
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Ariz
John Ladd
Mexico
Arizona
Ladd
Texas
United States
Greg Abbott
National Guard
Doug Ducey
Thad Smith
U.s.-Mexico
Tony Pagan
Mexico Center
Rice University
Baker Institute For Public Policy
Pagan
West
California
Congress
Jan Brewer
Central America
Lone Star
Jose Rodriguez
el Paso
Rodriguez