Checkpoints

Please click here for a copy of the GAO's August 2009 report regarding Checkpoint effectiveness.

September 21, 2007--U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today announced her support for an interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate-19.

Below you will find links to a press release on the announcement, the text of Giffords’ statements, and other supporting documents.

Congresswoman Giffords' Letter to the GAO Requesting Checkpoint Study - December 6, 2007

Congresswoman Giffords' Press Release on Checkpoints - September 21, 2007

Congresswoman Giffords's Statement on Checkpoints - September 21, 2007

Statement from John Maynard, Santa Cruz County Supervisor - September 21, 2007

Map of Tucson Sector Border from U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Letter from Chief Border Agent Robert Gilbert to Congresswoman Giffords - September 20, 2007

Community Workgroup on Southern Arizona Checkpoint Report - August 21, 2007

Letter from Chief Border Agent Robert Gilbert about Response to Report - September 7, 2007

Border Patrol Report Response - September 2007

Congresswoman Giffords' letter to Chief Aguilar - May 14, 2007

Chief Aguilar's response to Congresswoman Giffords - May 14, 2007

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Checkpoints need study, Giffords says
Green Valley News
December 13, 2007

Guest Comment: Border security crisis demands oversight
By Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Green Valley News
December 13, 2007

Lawmakers ask for study of border checkpoints
Sierra Vista Herald
December 13, 2007

Busy I-19 has need for more corridor security
Arizona Daily Star
September 28, 2007

Giffords, Border Patrol forge workable consensus
Green Valley News
September 26, 2007