Gov. Katie Hobbs, Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls, and border law enforcement officials are preparing at the state and local levels for the end of Title 42 on Thursday.
The end of the pandemic era order is already leading to an increase in migrants at an already porous southern border, which is leaving many officials concerned about both the safety and security of the situation.
Hobbs referred to Title 42 as a "temporary solution" to a larger issue.
"I'm afraid these challenges will only get worse," Hobbs said regarding the end of the order, saying that she's worried the federal government is "unprepared."
The governor announced a five-point approach to tackle the issue: public safety, partnership, transportation, executive action, and shelter. When pushed by reporters, Hobbs said that transportation and sheltering are the current main focus.
