Congressmembers Garamendi and Thompson expressed serious concerns over the potential use of military installations, like Travis Air Force Base, for immigration detention. They questioned the logistical and legal implications of diverting military resources for this purpose, particularly in relation to the Posse Comitatus Act. Their letter comes in response to reports of Defense and Homeland Security officials coordinating plans for such implementations. The lawmakers argued that using military resources for immigration enforcement could set a troubling precedent and blur the lines between military and civilian operations.
"Assigning resources toward immigration enforcement risks blurring this crucial distinction and setting a concerning precedent for the use of military installations for purposes beyond their intended scope."
"We are deeply frustrated and gravely concerned by reports of the proposed use of military bases for immigration detention and removal operations."
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