Trump Administration Sending Hundreds of Marines to Florida to Help ICE
July 3, 2025
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The U.S. military announced Thursday that 200 Marines will be deployed to Florida to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with administrative and logistical support. According to the statement, the Marines represent the first phase of U.S. Northern Command’s backing of ICE’s enforcement operations.
“Service members participating in this mission will perform strictly non-law enforcement duties within ICE facilities,” USNORTHCOM said in a statement.
The military emphasized that the Marines’ duties will be limited to administrative and logistical support, with strict prohibitions against any direct contact with individuals in ICE custody or involvement in the custody process.
In June, the Pentagon approved the deployment of up to 700 Defense Department personnel to assist ICE operations across Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
That same month, President Donald Trump also ordered 700 Marines to Los Angeles to provide protection for immigration agents conducting raids targeting undocumented migrants.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
US Marine Corps troops face protesters in front of the Federal Building as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on June 14, 2025. US Marine Corps troops face protesters in front of the Federal Building as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on June 14, 2025. Associated Press
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