The Trump administration is considering a significant escalation of military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, potentially deploying as many as 10,000 soldiers to boost its efforts to crack down on unlawful immigration. An internal memo from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), obtained by CBS News, outlines plans to dramatically increase border enforcement and deportations.
President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a national emergency at the southern border includes directing the Department of Defense (DoD) to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in taking full operational control of the border, including building barriers to block migrants and assisting CBP with its mission. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday the first deployment of 1,500 active duty troops to the border, who will join the some 2,200 National Guard and Reserve forces already there.
