The presence of the military at the border can act as a deterrent to illegal crossings and signal a strong political commitment to border security.

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The presence of the military at the border can act as a deterrent to illegal crossings and signal a strong political commitment to border security.

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The deployment of the military to the border might not resolve the underlying problems that lead to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, such as demand for drugs within the U.S. or economic conditions that drive people to migrate. Focusing on militarized solutions can distract from addressing these root causes.

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"For those considering crossing the border illegally, an increase in border protection, particularly when American service members are policing the border, must have some deterrent effect. "

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Use military to protect the US-MX border

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The deployment of the military to the border might not resolve the underlying problems that lead to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, such as demand for drugs within the U.S. or economic conditions that drive people to migrate. Focusing on militarized solutions can distract from addressing these root causes.

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