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540 additional troops to deploy to U.S.-Mexico border over COVID-19 concerns
Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Army North, explained to reporters that the additional 540 U.S. troops would help Border Patrol with newly granted authorities. Those new authorities allow Border Patrol agents to apprehend and immediately return migrants potentially infected with COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
Two Marines arrested, face charges for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants for ‘financial gain’
One Marine told Border Patrol agents he was asked if he wanted to make $1,000 to transport an illegal alien.
By Shawn Snow
Top Marine says border mission has actually improved readiness for some units
Some units, like aviation, increased readiness as a result of the deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Shawn Snow
Hundreds more active-duty troops may be sent to US-Mexico border
The mission is separate from President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a border wall, officials say.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press