National Guard for Immigration Enforcement | JQJO

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo outlines plans to deploy up to 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration enforcement, including fugitive apprehension, detention support, transportation, and translation. The memo details roles such as night operations, rural interdiction, and riot control within detention facilities. While the Pentagon hasn't approved the request yet, deployment could begin as early as next month, primarily from Republican-led states. This marks a first-time use of the National Guard for domestic immigration enforcement, raising legal questions.