WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern ...
Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the ...
The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.
The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border, putting in motion plans ...
Troops have assisted at the border before and will be limited to support roles unless the administration invokes the Insurrection Act.
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.