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Pentagon to Deploy Additional Troops Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The Pentagon plans to send at least 1,000 more troops to the southern border and Guantanamo Bay to support immigration enforcement.

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  2. Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown

    The Pentagon's accelerated troop deployments to the border underscore the administration's aggressive stance on immigration, reflecting a troubling militarization of civil issues.

    Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown

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  3. Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump’s immigration crackdown

    The Pentagon's latest troop deployments underscore Trump's unwavering commitment to an aggressive asylum crackdown, indicating a significant militarization of immigration enforcement.

    Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Updated: Jan 31st, 2025, 11:34 PM ET

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The Pentagon is preparing to deploy approximately 1,000 additional active-duty troops to enhance President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Roughly 500 Army soldiers will be dispatched to the southern border, while around 500 Marines are set for Guantanamo Bay, where detained migrants will be held. Officials indicated these deployments may increase, responding to ongoing discussions and operational needs. The move asserts Trump's commitment to a stringent immigration policy and military involvement, including the construction of concertina wire barriers and support for the Border Patrol. The total troop levels could reach up to 10,000 as military logistics unfold.

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