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More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surge
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
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Deported veterans would get fast path to U.S. citizenship under new proposal
The measure would not apply to veterans who have committed violent crimes, such as rape and murder.
The 5,239 troops headed to the border is just the beginning
Some of the troops will be armed but operate with specific rules of engagement, NORTHCOM says.
By Tara Copp, AP
Army reinstates at least 36 discharged immigrants
At least three dozen immigrant recruits who were booted from the U.S. Army after enlisting with a promised pathway to citizenship are being brought back to serve, according to court records filed Monday.
Discharged Army specialist is granted citizenship
She had enlisted under a government program for foreign citizens who want to serve in the U.S. military.
Why immigrant children were housed on military bases
As the White House's controversial immigrant family separation policy played out, plans were announced to house separated kids at U.S. military bases. They've been dragooned to do it before.
ICE to deport wife of Marine, Iraq veteran Aug. 3
Alejandra Juarez and her family have spent thousands of dollars fighting her deportation.
By Tara Copp, AP
Commentary: Why immigrant service members should be valued, not feared
The former VA secretary on how noncitizen recruits 'are overwhelmingly likely to make a positive contribution to our national story.'
By Anthony J. Principi
US Army reverses course on discharging immigrant recruit
The U.S. Army has reversed its decision to discharge an immigrant reservist who sued when he was booted from the military last month after enlisting with a promised path to citizenship, according to court filings and his attorney.
Concern over using US military to help border enforcement
The Trump administration’s request for the Pentagon to house migrants detained at the U.S. southern border and even help prosecute them is prompting concern about strains to the military.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press