Border Troops Deployed Despite Fewer Migrant Crossings | JQJO

Despite a decrease in migrant crossings, approximately 500 active-duty soldiers have been deployed to the Big Bend sector of the U.S.-Mexico border. The troops, providing logistical support to Border Patrol, will not conduct arrests. While local officials welcome the added security, some residents express concerns about militarization. The deployment includes Stryker vehicles, signifying a new phase in border security strategy aimed at deterrence.