WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly will travel to the southwest border this week to meet with Department of Homeland Security employees and state and local officials, tour security operations, and discuss the administration’s efforts to improve security along the border. On Thursday, Secretary Kelly will meet with Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and state and local law enforcement officials in Nogales, Ariz. On Friday, Secretary Kelly will visit the San Ysidro Port of Entry and participate in a media availability.
Thursday, February 9
1:30 PM MST
Secretary Kelly will meet with Governor Ducey
Nogales Border Patrol Station
Nogales, Ariz.
Closed press*
*Pool coverage will be made available. Networks interested in video footage should contact KGUN at (520) 290-7700.
2:00 PM MST
Secretary Kelly will meet with state and local law enforcement officials
Nogales Border Patrol Station
Nogales, Ariz.
Closed press*
*Pool coverage will be made available. Networks interested in video footage should contact KGUN at (520) 290-7700.
Friday, February 10
4:00 PM PST
Secretary Kelly will meet with federal, state and local law enforcement officials
San Ysidro Port of Entry
720 East San Ysidro Boulevard
San Ysidro, Calif.
Closed press*
*Pool coverage will be made available.
5:10 PM PST
Secretary Kelly will participate in a media availability
San Ysidro Port of Entry
720 East San Ysidro Boulevard
San Ysidro, Calif.
OPEN PRESS*
*Credentialed media wishing to attend must R.S.V.P. to angelica.d.decima@cbp.dhs.gov by Thursday, February 9, 4:00 pm PST with their name, date of birth, Social Security or U.S. passport number, or A-number.
On the day of the event, media must be in place by 3:30 PM. Late R.S.V.P.s or arrivals cannot be accommodated.
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