Noem deploys state National Guard to southern border
South Dakota National Guard Deployed to Southern Border
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) has made a bold move by announcing the deployment of the South Dakota National Guard to the “war zone” along the southern border. This deployment, set to take place later this spring, aims to address the escalating crisis.
Standing Up Against the Invasion
Noem’s state National Guard will send 60 soldiers to the southern border over a three-month period. However, it is important to note that this deployment is not intended to facilitate an invasion, but rather to stand up against it.
Constructing a Wall to Protect Our Nation
In a press release, Noem emphasized the severity of the situation, referring to the border as a warzone. She stated that the soldiers’ primary mission will be to construct a wall, aiming to stem the flow of illegal immigrants, drug cartels, and human trafficking into the United States.
A Crisis Reaching Unprecedented Levels
Noem’s press release highlighted the alarming statistics surrounding border encounters. In December, these encounters reached over 300,000 for the first time in the country’s history. Since President Joe Biden took office, monthly border encounters have increased by a staggering 452%.
Supporting Texas in the Battle for Border Security
In January, Noem expressed her willingness to support Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) by sending the South Dakota National Guard to the Texas border. This offer comes amidst a feud between Abbott and Biden over border policy, which intensified after a Supreme Court decision allowed the Biden administration to cut razor wire along the border.
Noem recently visited the border alongside the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Each visit further solidifies the fact that the situation has continued to deteriorate.
United Republican Governors in the Fight
Noem is among the more than two dozen Republican governors who have backed Abbott in his battle for border security. This includes influential figures such as Govs. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), and Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR).
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What are the arguments made by critics regarding the deployment of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border?
This decision has not come without controversy. Critics argue that the deployment is unnecessary and a waste of resources. They believe that the issues at the border should be addressed through diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, rather than through a military response.
However, Gov. Noem, along with other Republican governors, argues that the situation at the border has reached a critical point that requires immediate action. They claim that the surge of illegal border crossings has put a strain on border patrol resources and poses a threat to national security. By deploying the South Dakota National Guard, Noem aims to provide much-needed support to border patrol agents and help secure the border.
The deployment of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border is not without precedence. In the past, state National Guards from various states have been deployed to assist in border security operations. This includes National Guards from Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, among others. These deployments have been seen as a way to supplement the efforts of federal agencies and provide additional manpower and resources to secure the border.
The South Dakota National Guard’s mission at the southern border will include surveillance, support, and humanitarian assistance. This means that the soldiers will be providing additional eyes and ears on the ground to help detect and deter illegal border crossings. They will also be assisting in the logistical support needed to address the humanitarian needs of migrants, should any arrive at the border.
Critics of the deployment argue that this is a misguided use of military resources. They believe that the role of the military should be strictly limited to national defense and that addressing immigration issues should be the responsibility of civilian agencies. They argue that deploying the National Guard detracts from its primary mission and diverts resources away from other pressing national security concerns.
Proponents of the deployment, on the other hand, argue that securing the border is a crucial aspect of national defense. They maintain that the surge of illegal border crossings poses a threat not only to the safety and security of border communities but also to the overall integrity of the country’s immigration system. They argue that the deployment of the National Guard helps alleviate the strain on border patrol resources and provides much-needed support to address the crisis at hand.
While the deployment of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border may be met with controversy, Gov. Noem has made it clear that she stands firm in her decision. She believes that it is the duty of the state to support the federal government in addressing national security concerns. She maintains that her state’s National Guard is well-prepared and well-trained to assist in this critical mission.
As the deployment is set to take place later this spring, it remains to be seen how effective the South Dakota National Guard will be in addressing the border crisis. However, what is clear is that the migration issue remains a highly contentious topic, with no easy solutions in sight.
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