The Pentagon says 200 Marines will deploy to Florida to support ICE in non-combat roles, part of a wider push to boost capacity in states facing higher immigration pressure like Texas and Louisiana.
Officials emphasize the Marines will not take part in enforcement. Their work will be limited to logistics and administrative tasks inside ICE detention facilities.
The move has drawn mixed reactions: critics say it blurs the line between the military and domestic law enforcement, while supporters argue overwhelmed systems need the help.
Defense officials stress the mission’s tight limits, describing it as strictly support-focused and governed by clear restrictions.
