DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops for Mass Deportations
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally requested the deployment of 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants from the interior of the United States. This unprecedented move marks a dramatic escalation in federal immigration enforcement, signaling a shift toward militarization and raising significant legal, operational, and political questions. The proposal, currently under review by the Pentagon, has already sparked heated debate among lawmakers, legal experts, and advocacy groups, with supporters citing national security and critics warning of threats to civil liberties and the potential misuse of military resources.
