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Douglas declares emergency on the border. Trump won't rush to help

  • Douglas has declared a state of emergency due to concerns over economic impacts from border policies, qualifying for financial aid as a result.
  • The emergency declaration was approved by a 3-2 vote in the City Council, with Mayor Jose Grijalva expressing the need for help.
  • Mayor Grijalva highlighted that 70% of Douglas's sales tax comes from Mexican consumers in Agua Prieta, emphasizing the town's economic dependence.
  • Councilmembers Ray Shelton and Richard Acosta opposed the declaration, questioning its timing and suggesting it may indicate a non-existent emergency.
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Arizona city declares emergency after Trump's border and deportation executive orders

Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva said on Friday that he supports the emergency declaration, arguing that Trump's executive order could hurt the local economy near the southern border.

·Washington, United States
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Dem-Run Border Town Declares Emergency Over Trump Deportations.

A Democrat-run border town in Arizona has declared a state of emergency, claiming President Donald J. Trump’s illegal alien deportation policies could impact the local economy. Douglas City Council’s Democrat Mayor, Jose Grijalva, declared the state of emergency this week. The Arizona town, located close to the Mexican border, is tied economically to Agua Prieta, Mexico, just two miles away.Mayor Grijalva claims that this move is not politically…

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Arizona border town declares state of emergency in response to Trump executive orders

The Douglas City Council voted 3-2 to declare a state of emergency.

·Phoenix, United States
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AZCentral broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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