Border Security and Utilizing the National Guard: A New Paradigm.

摘要

In the wake of increased violence, political pressure, and public outcry, the current Administration is sending 1,200 National Guard soldiers to the border area between the United States and Mexico. The issue at hand is twofold; the Customs and Border Patrol is tasked to deal with illegal immigration as well as the flow of drugs that it brings with it. With 20,000 Border Patrol agents, the agency simply cannot secure the border without unity of effort among federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as the National Guard. This paper provides a brief history of troops on the border, legal considerations, and a new paradigm for examining the issues surrounding U.S.-Mexico border security. The paper seeks to explore options to better utilize National Guard Soldiers in the security of the border between the United States and Mexico.