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Trump Admin Detains 50 Military Families, Halts Recruiting Ads

8/6/2026

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The Trump administration has detained 50 parents and spouses of active-duty troops, deporting at least six.
DHS reported arresting 125 veterans and over 150 immediate family members from Jan. 20, 2025 to Jan. 26, 2026.
Parole-in-place processing now takes 12 months, more than double the previous period under President Donald Trump.
The Marine Corps halted enlistment advertising in June 2025.
Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez said his wife’s July detention at Fort Bliss jeopardized his career.

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The Trump administration has detained 50 parents and spouses of active-duty troops, deporting at least six.
DHS reported arresting 125 veterans and over 150 immediate family members from Jan. 20, 2025 to Jan. 26, 2026.
Parole-in-place processing now takes 12 months, more than double the previous period under President Donald Trump.
The Marine Corps halted enlistment advertising in June 2025.
Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez said his wife’s July detention at Fort Bliss jeopardized his career.