Trump Deploys 1,500 Troops to Southern Border in Escalated Immigration Crackdown

The deployment, part of a declared national emergency, includes logistical support, military engineers, and plans for expanded operations.

President Trump has declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops, including 1,000 Army soldiers and 500 Marines.
The troops will assist Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with detection, monitoring, and physical barrier construction in areas near El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California.
Plans are being developed for potential additional deployments, including units from the 82nd Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, and mechanized brigades equipped with Stryker combat vehicles.
The operation includes air support, with C-17 and C-130 aircraft tasked with deportation flights and intelligence analysts aiding situational awareness along the border.
The mission’s scope, costs, and timeline remain unclear, but officials indicate this is the beginning of a broader effort to address border security concerns.