Overview

• The Trump administration is evaluating Travis Air Force Base in California as a potential site for migrant detention, part of a broader strategy to use military resources for immigration enforcement.
• California Representatives John Garamendi and Mike Thompson have formally objected, calling the plan a 'dangerous militarization' that could undermine military readiness and violate the Posse Comitatus Act.
• Congress recently authorized the use of military assets for immigration purposes through a House Armed Services Committee budget bill, intensifying political scrutiny of the administration's actions.
• Defense officials claim strict oversight is in place to prevent degradation of military readiness, but have declined to publicly address concerns, stating they will respond directly to lawmakers.
• The administration has already spent $376 million on immigration-related operations this year, aligning with President Trump's pledge to deport one million immigrants in 2025.