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Trump declares ‘National Emergency’ at border
Earlier today, President Trump declared a National Emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. John Torres joined LiveNow Fox to break it down. He explained that this declaration enables President Trump to deploy troops—including the National Guard—to support efforts in building infrastructure and enforcing immigration laws to mitigate the risk of illegal immigration into the U.S.
Watch the full segment for a deeper understanding of what this means for national security and immigration policy.
John Torres
President, Security + Technology Consulting
John P. Torres is the president of the Security & Technology Consulting practice for Guidepost Solutions. John has extensive investigative and security experience. Previously, he served as the Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. His background includes more than 27 years of experience providing investigative and security management for the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, including serving as the Acting Director and the Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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