Troops sent by Trump to border will not arrest migrants or carry out armed patrols, Pentagon says

The National Guard troops will provide air support through drones and helicopters, maintain infrastructure and conduct surveillance. Questions remain about what the mission will cost or how long they will be deployed.




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