South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem deploys 60 National Guard troops to Texas' southern border for a 3-month mission to construct a wall to address the ongoing border crisis.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is deploying 60 National Guard troops to Texas' southern border, describing the area as a "warzone". This is the fifth deployment of South Dakota Guard troops to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to deal with the ongoing border crisis, with the soldiers' primary mission being construction of a wall to stem the flow of illegal immigrants, drug cartels, and human trafficking. The deployment will take place over a three-month period in spring.

February 20, 2024
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