President Trump's DHS is requesting over 20,000 National Guard members to assist with immigration enforcement, marking the first time National Guard troops may be used for such purposes in the U.S.
Key Points
Request for 20,000+ National Guard members for immigration assistance
Potential involvement in interior immigration enforcement
Historic use of National Guard troops for immigration enforcement in the U.S.
Pros
Potential increase in immigration enforcement personnel
Support for border security and immigration enforcement
Cons
Uncertain role of National Guard members in immigration enforcement
Controversial use of military for domestic immigration issues