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Republican AGs Celebrate 90% Drop in Border Crossings

5/24/2025

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Republican Attorneys General Rally

A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 11 states gathered in Yuma, Arizona, celebrating a remarkable 90% decrease in illegal border crossings since the start of Trump’s second term. They underscored the urgent need for stronger law enforcement and advanced technology to tackle drug trafficking from Mexican cartels, connecting the crisis to national security and the alarming rise in fentanyl-related fatalities.

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Gun Shops Fuel Violence

Independent gun shops in the U.S. are fueling violence in Mexico by supplying a staggering 83% of firearms trafficked to drug cartels. In 2022 alone, over 135,000 guns crossed the border illegally. This alarming trend underscores the critical need for policy reforms and stricter regulations to combat the escalating crisis.

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Historical Context

The recent gathering of Republican attorneys general in Arizona highlights ongoing concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Historically, the U.S.-Mexico border has been a flashpoint for illegal crossings and narcotics smuggling, particularly since the 1980s. The rise of fentanyl-related deaths echoes past drug crises, like the crack epidemic of the 1980s, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy reforms and law enforcement strategies to address these persistent issues.

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Republican Attorneys General Rally

A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 11 states gathered in Yuma, Arizona, celebrating a remarkable 90% decrease in illegal border crossings since the start of Trump’s second term. They underscored the urgent need for stronger law enforcement and advanced technology to tackle drug trafficking from Mexican cartels, connecting the crisis to national security and the alarming rise in fentanyl-related fatalities.

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