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Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to Assist with Immigration Enforcement

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The Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. This deployment is separate from efforts to quell violent crime in cities like Chicago and Washington D.C. The troops will provide logistical support, transportation, case management, and clerical services at facilities processing "illegal migrants." This move comes amid a surge in ICE enforcement activities as the Trump administration seeks to meet its goal of at least 30,000 monthly deportations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities from August through mid-November.
  • The troops will provide logistical support, transportation, case management, and clerical services at facilities processing "illegal migrants."
  • The deployment is separate from efforts to quell violent crime in cities like Chicago and Washington D.C.
  • The troops will not be involved in law enforcement activities, according to the White House.
  • The deployment is part of a larger effort to meet the Trump administration's goal of at least 30,000 monthly deportations.
  • New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham has also deployed up to 70 National Guard troops in Albuquerque to address a surge in crime, including a fentanyl epidemic and violent crime among juveniles.
  • The National Guard troops deployed to New Mexico will provide support to local law enforcement and other resources overwhelmed by a surge in drug trafficking and violent crime.

Statistics:

  • Up to 1,700 National Guard troops will be deployed to 19 states to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
  • The deployment will occur from August through mid-November.
  • The Trump administration aims to meet a goal of at least 30,000 monthly deportations.
  • New Mexico has the state's highest rate of overdose deaths in Rio Arriba County.
  • The U.S. Marshals Service has approved National Guard troops to carry 9mm Sig Sauer M17 pistols for personal protection.
  • Approximately 2,000 National Guard troops were previously deployed to Washington D.C. to address violent crime.

Sources:

  • Aug. 23 (UPI) - "Trump administration deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states"
  • Fox News - "Pentagon: National Guard troops to provide 'in-and-out processing' services at ICE facilities"
  • News Nation - "National Guard deployment to 19 states is unrelated to anti-violent crime efforts"
  • CNN - "New Mexico deploys National Guard to quell crime amid fentanyl epidemic, youth violence"

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