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Active-duty troops begin arriving at US-Mexico border in Texas and California to combat migrant crisis
Active-duty military personnel began arriving along the southern border Thursday evening after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to address the immigration crisis.
Pentagon has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border
Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers.
Pentagon Sending Active-Duty Troops to US-Mexico Border: What to Know
The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.
Thousands of US troops to deploy to Mexico border as part of Trump's mass deportation operation
Recalling the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920, the US government is resorting to police state methods against immigrants in preparation for broader attacks on the entire working class.
Trump considers sending 10,000 troops to US-Mexico border, internal memo says
It followed threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs to come into America. Though he did not mention the US by name, the Vice Premier of China on Tuesday said his country was looking for a "win-win" solution to trade tensions and wanted to expand its imports.
Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, the White House confirmed on Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
US Active Duty Troops Beginning to Arrive in Texas and San Diego to Support Border Security
U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening
Where Active-Duty Troops at US-Mexico Border Will Be Deployed
Active-duty military troops are set to begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, marking the initial phase of deploying new forces to secure the southern border, according to defense officials.

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Mexican border states prepare migrant shelters as Trump begins deportation campaign
Mexico raised sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to ...
Trump shuts down US-Mexico border for asylum seekers, leaving migrants in limbo
The US-Mexico border is effectively closed off to migrants seeking asylum in the United States within hours of President ...
Firefighters Battle Growing Blaze Near U.S.-Mexico Border
Officials said the fire, which had spread to more than 500 acres by Thursday night, was miles away from threatening any homes or buildings.
Mexico prepares tents in border cities to receive Mexicans deported from US
Mexico is constructing tents to receive Mexican nationals deported under Trump's mass deportations and provide them with services to help resettle.
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Mother in Chicago, adult son in Mexico stuck separated with border entry facilitation app disabled
The shutdown of the app forced tens of thousands of appointments to request asylum to be canceled — leaving some families ...
US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches: new poll
And a wave of arrests could quickly spark a backlash, depending on how they happen. U.S. immigration agents have long abided ...
On a Quiet U.S.-Mexico Border, a Feeling of Disquieted Anticipation
Law enforcement officials and migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border were not sure what might come next, now that President Trump ...