The Pentagon is preparing to send at least 1,000 more active duty troops to support President Trump's immigration crackdown. Roughly 500 soldiers will be deployed to the southwest border, while another 500 Marines will head to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where some detained migrants will be held.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is readying orders for the deployment of at least 1,000 additional active duty troops to bolster President Donald Trump 's expanding crackdown on immigration, U.S. officials said Friday.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because announcements have not been made, said there have been ongoing discussions about the deployments and the numbers could increase if additional details are worked out.
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