The Department of Homeland Security has sought to deploy more than 20,000 National Guard members to assist with immigration enforcement as part of the Trump administration's crackdown. This request, prompted by Trump's directive, is central to efforts aimed at increasing deportations, a promise that remains unfulfilled. Traditionally, the National Guard has supported domestic immigration enforcement by providing logistical and security assistance but has never been directly involved in enforcement actions. The Pentagon is currently reviewing the implications of this request, including the potential approval from individual states.
The Department of Homeland Security requested over 20,000 National Guard members to support immigration enforcement, marking a historic shift towards military involvement in domestic immigration issues.
National Guard troops may participate in enforcing immigration laws for the first time, a significant change as they typically assist in logistics, not direct enforcement.
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