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Original Date Announced
April 4, 2018President Trump issues memorandum, directing the Department of Defense to assist the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border and authorizing DOD to request the calling up of the National Guard. Trump orders the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with the Secretary of Defense to provide training and instruction to National Guard units. [ID #311]
Presidential Memo: Securing the Southern Border of the United StatesEffective Date
April 4, 2018Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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October 29, 2018
Trump’s troop deployment to the border comes under fire
On Oct. 29, 2018, President Trump ordered 5,200 active-duty troops to U.S. border in response to Central American caravan.
Go to article on politico.com
Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: BorderAssociated or Derivative Policies
- April 9, 2018 Arizona deploys state National Guard to the border
- April 11, 2018 California agrees to deploy National Guard to the border
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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April 17, 2012
GAO found challenges for the National Guard and for active-duty military forces in providing support to law enforcement missions. DOD officials cited restraints on the direct use of active duty forces, operating under Title 10 of the United States Code in domestic civilian law enforcement, set out in the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. Federal officials stated a number of broad issues and concerns regarding any additional DOD assistance in securing the southwest border. DOD officials expressed concerns about the absence of a comprehensive strategy for southwest border security and the resulting challenges to identify and plan a DOD role. DHS officials expressed concerns that DOD's border assistance is ad hoc in that DOD has other operational requirements. Further, Department of State and DOD officials expressed concerns about the perception of a militarized U.S. border with Mexico.
GAO Testimony re Costs, Benefits, Challenges of DoD Role in Border Security