Overview

• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally requested 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement in the U.S. interior.
• If approved, this would mark the first use of National Guard troops for interior immigration enforcement rather than border support.
• The Defense Department is currently reviewing the request, with details on troop roles and state authorizations yet to be finalized.
• Approximately 8,600 federal troops are already deployed at the southern border, with two National Defense Areas established in New Mexico and Texas.
• The Trump administration continues to expand its militarized immigration strategy, emphasizing large-scale deportations and logistical support.