200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICEThe Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debatesLong stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.4 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 days ago
Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest dutyThe commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.By Tara Copp, AP9 days ago
Air Force to manage new militarized zone along US-Mexico borderMilitary personnel will patrol and stop trespassers along the stretch of land, which spans 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Texas.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 days ago
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearingsThe effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas. By Leo Shane III14 days ago