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Border crossings hit record in Arizona

By Gregg WendorfAdvance News JournalThe Tucson Border Patrol Sector was so hammered Thanksgiving weekend that it put its social-media accounts on ice and quit sending out press releases to the media.The Border chief in Tucson, John Modlin, released a statement trying to put things in perspective after media outlets cried foul.“In light of the ongoing migration surge, all Tucson Sector Border Patrol social media accounts will be paused until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this challenging time. Honor First.”Challenging time indeed. The Tucson Border Patrol sector saw a record 15,300 people crossing last week, hoping ...

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