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DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops for Immigration Enforcement

5/19/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security is seeking 20,000 National Guard troops from the Pentagon to bolster immigration enforcement nationwide. This strategic request aligns with President Trump's aggressive stance on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants, potentially transforming ICE's ability to carry out deportations beyond the southern border.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking 20,000 National Guard troops from the Pentagon to bolster immigration enforcement nationwide. This strategic request aligns with President Trump's aggressive stance on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants, potentially transforming ICE's ability to carry out deportations beyond the southern border.