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Leaked memo from Hegseth’s brother calls for US army to help with deportations nationwide ‘for years to come’: report

UNITED STATES, AUG 2 – A leaked memo reveals plans for ongoing military deployments in U.S. cities like Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement, with thousands of troops involved, officials said.

  • On Saturday, a leaked memo authored by Philip Hegseth, DHS senior adviser and brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, warns Trump’s military use may worsen.
  • Homeland Security and Defense officials met on June 21 to foster new planning ideas for national security and illegal immigration, directing Pentagon capabilities accordingly.
  • Amid evolving enforcement tactics, around 5,000 National Guard members were deployed to Los Angeles, California, and President Donald Trump also sent 700 U.S. Marines, the memo acknowledges wasn’t perfect.
  • Kim Lane Scheppele wrote `Here it comes`, and Joseph Nunn called the memo `disturbing to see DHS officials pressuring the U.S. military`.
  • Amid massive ICE funding, the memo urges Pentagon officials to prioritize military use in domestic immigration efforts, noting DHS anticipates needs for years to come.
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The New Republic broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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