The increasing involvement of the military in issues that are heavily politicized, such as immigration policy, risks further politicizing the military itself. This could lead to a situation where the military is seen as affiliated with particular political parties or ideologies, undermining its role as a neutral and unifying national institution.

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Use military to protect the US-MX border

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This is not the first instance of Marines being deployed to the southern border. Past deployments include various support roles ranging from logistical support to infrastructure improvements and enhanced surveillance measures.

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"Critics argue that deepening the military’s role in electoral politics promotes narrow rather than national interests. If such abuses continue, the military could become affiliated with one party — or become a political tool for whichever party occupies the position of commander in chief."

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Regularizing the use of the military in domestic political contexts could erode established norms around civil-military relations. There is a concern about a slippery slope toward increased military involvement in political matters, which could have profound implications for democratic governance and civil liberties.

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Regularizing the use of the military in domestic political contexts could erode established norms around civil-military relations. There is a concern about a slippery slope toward increased military involvement in political matters, which could have profound implications for democratic governance and civil liberties.

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