The Latest Breaking News from the National Guard

It is to make it clear they aren't police

Over the past half-decade, the state of Texas has been pushing an evolution in the administration and enforcement of immigration law. Stepping into a traditional federal role, state lawmakers in 2023 passed Senate Bill 4, allowing Texas police to arrest those illegally crossing the border from Mexico.

Governor Newsom deploys 1,000 National Guard members to bolster fire-fighting efforts and public safety in Los Angeles.

Additional National Guard members are arriving to support ongoing efforts in Los Angeles County, enhancing public safety measures.

California National Guard and law enforcement agencies collaborate to combat Palisades and Eaton fires effectively.

California National Guard mobilized to combat wildfires in Los Angeles County, ensuring swift and coordinated response to protect lives and property.

The officer involved was assisting a state prosecutor, who was serving a warrant in the area. Chihuahua Deputy Attorney General Jesus Manuel Salas explained that prosecutors often face risks in Juarez and were typically accompanied by municipal police, state agencies, or the National Guard for protection during such operations.

Advocates see these laws as a critical shield for immigrant communities, but Trump’s team is devising ways to bypass them.

Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized off central Tunisia, with 83 people rescued, a civil defence official told AFP on Thursday.