Why it matters: The proposal is intended to stop states from preemptively sending National Guard troops to help carry out Trump's mass deportation plans, the bill's lead sponsor, state Rep. Sharlett ...

President Donald Trump’s inauguration-day executive orders and promises of mass deportations of “millions and millions” of people will hinge on securing money for detention centers.

Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the ...

An estimated 11.7 million people are living in the U.S. illegally, and ICE currently has the budget to detain only about ...

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 1,500 troops to the southern border to aid the Department of Homeland Security’s border security measures.

Troops have been previously deployed in the U.S. by presidents, including George H.W. Bush and John F. Kennedy.

Trump administration officials are considering deploying as many as 10,000 soldiers to the border and using military bases to ...

The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.

If you've heard loud noises or felt shakes recently, it could be due to tank and explosive training at Fort Cavazos.

It was not immediately clear what units and service branches would be tapped for the deployment, but the announcement comes ...

Troops have assisted at the border before and will be limited to support roles unless the administration invokes the ...

The Pentagon will deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S. border with Mexico, following executive orders from ...