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News in English (USA) / 23.01.2025 / 01:00

Military Troop Deployment to U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration is intensifying its immigration crackdown by ordering the deployment of thousands of military troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. In a series of recent executive orders, President Trump has announced measures that include the prohibition of asylum access and the suspension of entry for migrants crossing the border illegally. The Pentagon will send an initial wave of 1,500 active-duty troops to support Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in securing the area and enforcing new immigration policies, with plans to potentially increase troop levels to 10,000. This widespread military mobilization, framed as a national emergency, has raised questions regarding the legality and appropriateness of such measures, sparking significant debate and concern among critics who view these actions as extreme and excessive.
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