For the past several weeks, all eyes have been on the U.S.-Mexico border as thousands of economic migrants make their way to the United States to claim asylum. With lawmakers out of town on the campaign trail, there is no chance of immediate legislative assistance. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously requested additional military personnel be deployed to the border, and on Monday the Pentagon announced that at least 5,200 soldiers were being sent down as part of the newly launched Operation Secure Line.
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