In a significant move, 1,700 National Guardsmen from 19 Republican-led states are set to be mobilized in the coming weeks at the request of the Trump Administration. This deployment aims to assist the Department of Homeland Security in its nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and crime, with operations currently underway in Washington.
Documents obtained by Fox News reveal that the planned activations will take place in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. The mobilization is effective from August through November, indicating a concerted effort to bolster state and federal immigration enforcement.
An official from the Defense Department stated, “Guardsmen being mobilized will effectively serve as a support pillar to a sweeping federal interagency effort, while also serving as a visible deterrent force.” This deployment reflects ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and enforcement in the U.S., as states grapple with the impacts of illegal immigration and related crime.
This mobilization comes amid a backdrop of heightened scrutiny on immigration issues, including recent developments involving deportation cases. As the situation evolves, the involvement of National Guardsmen represents a substantial escalation in the federal government's approach to managing border security and immigration enforcement.
