Over $47 million in federal taxpayer dollars is going toward service programs in Arizona as the state continues to facilitate migrant requests for transportation to other parts of the country, albeit fewer than before.

The funds are part of $380 million in supplemental funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and United States Customs and Border Protection for the Shelter and Services program, which a news release states is used for "food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care, and transportation to noncitizens" that are waiting for their immigration court date in the U.S.

Gov. Katie Hobbs told The Center Square at a media availability on Thursday that migrant busing to one's desired location continues to play a critical role in managing the crisis.

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On Wednesday, the Democrat faced criticism on X, formerly known as Twitter, for referring to the funding as "border security," as the administration argues that preventing street releases is a critical facet of managing the border.