Georgia Governor Kemp to Send Additional National Guard Troops to Texas Amid Rising Border Encounters

The deployment aims to assist with logistical and mechanical tasks as January sees a record number of illegal crossings.

Governor Brian Kemp announces the deployment of 15-20 additional Georgia National Guard troops to Texas to support border security efforts.
The move comes in response to a new monthly high of 176,205 encounters at the southern border in January, marking a significant increase from previous records.
Kemp's decision is framed as a response to what he perceives as the Biden administration's failure to address the border crisis effectively.
Customs and Border Protection reports a 50% drop in southwest border encounters in January compared to December, alongside significant increases in drug interceptions.
The House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border, reflecting heightened political tensions around immigration policy.