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U.S. Deploys National Guard for Controversial Immigration Enforcement

8/7/2025

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The U.S. is ramping up military support for immigration enforcement by deploying National Guard troops in Florida and beyond to assist ICE with administrative tasks. This historic use of Title 32 status has sparked controversy, with governors like Colorado's Jared Polis voicing strong opposition to federalizing their National Guard for such operations.

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The U.S. is ramping up military support for immigration enforcement by deploying National Guard troops in Florida and beyond to assist ICE with administrative tasks. This historic use of Title 32 status has sparked controversy, with governors like Colorado's Jared Polis voicing strong opposition to federalizing their National Guard for such operations.