US military says 200 Marines being sent to support ICE in Florida
FLORIDA, JUL 3 – The deployment supports ICE's increased immigration enforcement by providing logistical and administrative aid, part of a 700-troop mobilization authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The U.S. military deployed 200 Marines from North Carolina to Florida on Thursday to support ICE with administrative and logistical tasks.
- This deployment follows a May Department of Homeland Security request and Defense Secretary approval of up to 700 troops for immigration enforcement.
- Marines will be assigned exclusively to administrative and logistical roles under ICE guidance, while an additional 500 troops are deployed to support operations in Texas and Louisiana.
- U.S. Northern Command stated that these forces will support ICE’s internal immigration operations by providing essential administrative and logistical assistance.
- This deployment forms the first wave of military support for ICE amid Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement across multiple states.
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