The Trump administration reportedly plans to mobilize up to 1,700 National Guard troops across 19 states in the coming weeks to support its immigration and anti-crime crackdowns, a dramatic expansion of the controversial operation that’s seen federal agents and Guard troops carrying out activities across Washington, D.C.

The troops, who will largely be activated across Republican-controlled states, will serve in support of the administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, as well as other law enforcement priorities, according to comment from unnamed Pentagon officials and documents obtained by Fox News.

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    Since noone is posting it, here’s a list of the states:

    Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming

    So almost entirely red states that went for trump. I live in one of these states right next to an Air Force base. It’ll be terrifying if I go to some places this or next weekend and happen to see National Guard. Fucking nuts.

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      Red states so another yard for Krasnov.

      You gave him an inch, then a yard, next a mile.

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      Glad but shocked Oklahoma isn’t on that list. Let’s hope this fails miserably and instead expands to my state. Exactly what’s his plans on feeding and housing these guards? In LA they had to sleep on the street and had no food. We need to call our Congressmen and demand they put a stop to this bullshit.