Troops Ordered to Border as Trump Declares Immigration Emergency

President Trump has declared a national emergency at the southern border, ordering military deployment to assist Homeland Security in regaining full control. The proclamation cites cartel violence, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking as threats to national security. It revokes a previous policy ending the border emergency and directs the Defense Department to construct additional barriers, deploy drones, and adjust enforcement strategies. The administration also mandates reports on border conditions and considers invoking the Insurrection Act if necessary.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/declaring-a-national-emergency-at-the-southern-border-of-the-united-states