In response to President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, an additional 1,500 troops have been deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border, with hundreds of Marines stationed in the San Diego region. Tents have been set up in a parking lot near the Imperial Beach Border Patrol station to accommodate the influx of personnel.
The deployment includes 500 Marines who were previously on standby in the San Diego area to assist with wildfire response across Southern California. These troops are now tasked with enhancing physical barriers, such as installing concertina wire along the border wall in San Ysidro. Additionally, military helicopters have been deployed to provide aerial coverage, including intelligence and surveillance support.
The military will also conduct deportation flights for more than 5,000 individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection in the San Diego and El Paso, Texas, sectors. This action aligns with President Trump’s efforts to address what he describes as an invasion of migrants, fulfilling his campaign promises to reduce immigration and increase deportations.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, speaking in San Diego, emphasized that while the military may act in a supportive role, it is prohibited from direct involvement in civil immigration enforcement.
