The Pentagon is deploying up to 1,500 troops to secure the southern border as President Trump aims to curb migrant entry. Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses is expected to sign the release order, though the exact number of troops remains uncertain. This deployment follows Trump’s recent executive orders, including declaring a national emergency at the border and authorizing U.S. Northern Command (Northcom) to draft a plan for troop deployment.
Northcom’s Joint Task Force-North, based in Fort Bliss, Texas, already has up to 4,000 troops authorized for border missions, primarily from the National Guard. These troops assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with logistical, transportation, detection, and monitoring tasks. However, Trump’s order could expand the military’s role, raising legal questions.
Elizabeth Goitein, co-director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program, criticized the move, stating it bypasses the Insurrection Act and misuses commander-in-chief powers. Trump’s orders also include reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers.
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