In response to escalating concerns regarding border security, President Trump has issued a series of executive orders, declaring a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border and classifying the situation as an ongoing invasion. This declaration empowers the Pentagon to increase troop presence, with plans underway to deploy thousands of additional active-duty military personnel to support Customs and Border Protection’s intensified crackdown on migrants. Lawmakers and experts question the legality of using emergency powers to bypass Congressional oversight while focusing on sealing the borders. Amidst these developments, local officials are expressing mixed reactions regarding the expected impact on border security.