US Edition700 military personnel mobilized to support ICE in 3 states
- The Department of Defense deployed roughly 700 military personnel last week to support ICE operations in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
- This deployment followed protests and unrest in Los Angeles and aimed to assist with increased immigration enforcement amid rising arrests and detention pressures.
- Military members in Title 10 status will provide logistical and administrative support at ICE detention centers without engaging in direct law enforcement activities.
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell explained that this assistance delivers essential aid to ICE, allowing law enforcement officers to concentrate on their core duties and responsibilities.
- The deployment enhances ICE’s capabilities as the Department continues to prioritize achieving full operational control over the U.S. border amid ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws.
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The U.S. government authorized on Tuesday the deployment of up to 700 military personnel in the states of Texas, Florida and Louisiana, with the aim of supporting immigration operations in detention centers, according to an official statement issued by the Department of Defense. READ ALSO:Donald Trump summons the National Security Council for conflict between Israel and Iran According to the Pentagon, the uniformed, coming from all branches unde…
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DOD sending 700 troops to support ICE operations in Florida, Louisiana, Texas
(The Center Square) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the mobilization of up to 700 military personnel to support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Hegseth also is encouraging service members in…
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