The Pentagon announced a deployment of up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border as part of President Trump's stringent immigration policies. This move signifies a notable shift towards militarization, with reports suggesting that numbers could rise to 10,000 troops. The state Department has also suspended the refugee resettlement program, leaving many without options, while other hardline policies, like the Remain in Mexico initiative and expanded capital punishment for immigration offenses, have garnered significant attention. This deployment supports previously assigned National Guard and reserve personnel aiding federal efforts at the border.
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border, marking a significant militarization amid Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy.
Military officials have prepared to potentially send as many as 10,000 troops to assist federal law enforcement amid a flurry of executive actions by Trump.
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