The Pentagon announced Friday that up to 1,700 National Guard troops will mobilize across 19 states over the coming weeks to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and crime.
National Guard Deployments Across 19 States
Documents obtained by Fox News show Guard activations are planned in:
What Guard Members Will Do
The Guard members will focus on administrative and logistical tasks, including case management, transportation, clerical support, and processing functions such as fingerprinting, photographing, DNA swabbing, and collecting personal data from illegal immigrants in ICE custody.
A defense official told Fox News the role is meant to “provide the appropriate support” without crossing into law enforcement functions prohibited by