US military says 200 Marines being sent to support ICE in Florida
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The Marines are the first wave of US Northern Command’s support to the immigration enforcement agency’s mission.
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WASHINGTON - The US military said on July 3 that it will send 200 Marines to Florida to provide administrative and logistical support to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Marines are the first wave of US Northern Command’s support to the immigration enforcement agency’s mission, it said.
“Service members participating in this mission will perform strictly non-law enforcement duties within ICE facilities,” USNorthcom said in a statement.
It said their roles will focus on administrative and logistical tasks, and they are specifically prohibited from direct contact with individuals in ICE custody or involvement in any aspect of the custody chain.
In June, the Pentagon authorised the mobilisation of up to 700 Department of Defence personnel to support ICE in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
President Donald Trump also deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles
