The proposal would send military lawyers to work at the Justice Department in an effort to reduce the capacity of the immigration system to process a backlog.
An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington.
An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington.
National Guard troops in Washington last week. President Trump has mused openly about expanding the deployments to other cities, particularly Democratic strongholds.
The number of troops in the city is expected to grow. But Army officials appear to be trying to keep them on the sidelines of President Trump’s mission.
The number of troops in the city is expected to grow. But Army officials appear to be trying to keep them on the sidelines of President Trump’s mission.
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