President Trump has ordered the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border — a move the Pentagon has now confirmed.

This escalation is part of his renewed push to enforce hardline immigration policies, and it's already sparking intense backlash from immigration advocates, civil rights leaders, and members of Congress.

Critics say it’s a dangerous step toward further militarizing the border and criminalizing migrants, many of whom are fleeing violence and poverty in search of safety and opportunity. Others argue that using the military in this way sets a troubling precedent — one that could have lasting consequences for both immigration policy and civil liberties in the United States.

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How concerned are you about President Trump’s decision to send active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border?