Opinion
Militarizing America’s southern border is a slippery slope
The U.S. military has been hurled into an unprecedented and dangerous role as a police force along the U.S.-Mexico border, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Caroline Zier
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The additional 1,100 troops would bring the military close to 10,000 total deployed in support of the border mission.
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The Pentagon made waves Monday when it announced the deployment of the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer Gravely to patrol near the southern border.
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Pentagon sending Stryker brigade, more troops to US-Mexico border
About 3,000 troops, including a general support aviation battalion, will arrive along the border in the coming weeks.
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Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor and Marine veteran, dies at 95
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Joint Chiefs chairman heads to border to assess military buildup
Gen. CQ Brown's visit comes as the Pentagon rapidly expands its border mission in line with President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration.
By Tara Copp, AP
More US troops deploying to US-Mexico border
Roughly 1,500 more soldiers will deploy to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Texas Guard can make immigration arrests under new Trump agreement
Texas Guard soldiers now have the authority to help detain and deport undocumented people under an agreement between Texas and the Trump administration.
By Alejando Serrano, The Texas Tribune
Hegseth travels to border amid military immigration crackdown
While there, the defense secretary will likely announce hundreds of more troops who will join the military's expanded role in enforcing immigration.
Air Force flies migrants to Guatemala as military’s border role grows
The armed forces is playing a growing role in helping enforce immigration laws under the Trump administration.
Texas sends more than 400 Guardsmen to US-Mexico border
The troops, part of a unit called the Texas Tactical Border Force, will join those already deployed to the border through Texas' Operation Lone Star.
By Alejando Serrano, The Texas Tribune
US troops arriving in Texas, California to support border security
It's the first batch of troops deployed to the border following President Trump’s executive order demanding an immediate crackdown on immigration.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press