In July 2025, the United States military confirmed the deployment of approximately 200 U.S. Marines to Florida to support federal immigration operations conducted by U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move — announced by U.S. Northern Command and authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Forms part of a broader federal effort to assist ICE with logistical and administrative tasks amid heightened immigration enforcement and increasing operational demands. The deployment has drawn significant public scrutiny, touching on complex issues related to the use of military personnel on U.S. soil, the evolving role of the armed forces in support of domestic agencies, and broader national debates surrounding immigration policy and enforcement. Continue reading…
