Trump Mobilizes 1,700 National Guardsmen Across 19 States for Immigration Enforcement
President Trump is mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guardsmen across 19 states from August to mid-November to combat illegal immigration and crime.
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Overview
- President Trump is mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guardsmen to address illegal immigration and crime across America.
- The deployment will occur in 19 states, with the operation scheduled to run from August to mid-November.
- National Guard soldiers will support a federal interagency effort, focusing on deterring illegal immigration and assisting ICE enforcement.
- The mobilization aims to combat illegal immigration and associated crime, reinforcing federal efforts in affected regions.
- Texas is anticipated to receive the largest contingent of National Guard personnel among the 19 states participating in this initiative.
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National Guard troops will support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by handling case management, transportation, clerical duties, and logistical functions. Their tasks may include collecting personal data, fingerprinting, photographing, and DNA swabbing detainees, allowing ICE agents to focus on enforcement activities.
The National Guard troops will operate under Title 32 Section 502F authority, meaning they remain under their state governors' control while assisting federal missions and being paid with federal funds. This status allows them to avoid restrictions imposed by the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits federal military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
The deployment involves 19 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. Texas is expected to have the largest contingent of National Guard personnel among these states.
The National Guard was chosen because the mission involves close contact with detained migrants, such as data collection and fingerprinting, which active-duty military are restricted from performing under the Posse Comitatus Act. Guard members on a state-run mission under Title 32 authority are allowed to engage in such activities without violating federal law.
No, the National Guard mobilization to support ICE operations in the 19 states is a separate and earlier-planned mission distinct from President Trump's crime crackdown activities in Washington, D.C., Chicago, or New York. The ICE support mission is focused specifically on immigration enforcement assistance.
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