National Guard Leaving Area As Homeland Security Shutters Local Command Center, Reports Say

The Texas National Guard members are set to return home as the Department of Homeland Security has vacated its command center in Chicago. This decision marks a significant reduction in federal immigration enforcement operations, which has been under scrutiny following the departure of Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino. U. S. Northern Command, responsible for military support to domestic agencies, indicated it is adjusting its troop presence to ensure effective support in key cities.

Despite being initially mobilized under President Trump's administration, the Texas troops never engaged in local operations due to legal barriers. Recent reports reveal that immigration enforcement agents are now being redirected to Charlotte, North Carolina. Additionally, a Homeland Security official suggested that 1,000 federal agents could return to Chicago in March. These enforcement efforts, including Operation At Large and Operation Midway Blitz, have faced backlash due to incidents involving excessive force and wrongful detentions. The evolving situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and enforcement practices in urban areas.