The article discusses the emotional turmoil faced by California National Guard troops deployed under President Trump for immigration enforcement. Many deployed members and their families are concerned about the legality of the orders and the moral implications of their involvement in immigration raids. Advocacy groups report that troops feel conflicted about being used for political purposes and fear for the well-being of their immigrant family members. The deployment raises concerns about troop morale, recruitment, and ultimately the broader implications for military service.
They don't want to deport their uncle or their wife or their brother-in-law. Some of the language people have used is: 'I joined to defend my country, and that's really important to me - but No. 1 is family, and this is actually a threat to my family.'
What we're hearing from our families is: 'This is not what we signed up for.' The morale of the roughly 4,100 National Guard members and 700 U.S. Marines deployed is a significant concern.
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