National Guard mobilizing up to 1,700 in 19 states
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More than 1,000 National Guard members could mobilize in 19 states, including Utah, to help the Department of Homeland Security with President Donald Trump’s na
The Pentagon plans to deploy up to 1,700 National Guard troops across 19 states to support the Department of Homeland Security in addressing illegal immigration and crime. Activations will occur from late August through mid-November,
National Guard troops in at least seven states will begin a federally funded mission to help ICE manage its swelling population of detained migrants.
At least six states have authorized National Guard troops to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in administrative and logistical roles.
Florida National Guard personnel will replace 200 Marines deployed in July for "administrative, clerical and logistics" duties at ICE facilities.
As immigrant arrests continue to surge under President Donald Trump, Utah National Guard troops are being asked to volunteer to help with a fall operation by DHS and ICE.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that 20 members of the Iowa National Guard will provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the state with administrative and logistical support after receiving a request from the U.
Gov. Kim Reynolds said 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers will provide ICE with "administrative and logistical support" from Sept. 8 through Nov. 15.