Trump Deploys 1,500 Troops to Bolster Border Security

The U.S. is deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump's plan to enhance border security and curb illegal immigration. This deployment includes 1,000 Army soldiers and 500 Marines, supplementing the 2,500 National Guard and Reserve forces already stationed there. The troops will support Border Patrol by operating helicopters, transporting migrants, and assisting in constructing barriers, without engaging in direct law enforcement. An internal DHS memo indicates potential troop increases to 10,000. The Pentagon is evaluating the use of military infrastructure and technology to assist Customs and Border Protection. Additionally, the Trump administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act for military involvement in domestic law enforcement, which could face legal challenges.