President Trump's Administration Detains Military Spouses and Parents Amid Immigration Crackdown
President Trump's administration has detained over 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as part of a broader immigration crackdown, according to an Associated Press investigation. This marks a significant shift from previous policies that generally protected military families from deportation. The detentions have left military personnel without crucial family support, impacting their ability to focus on their duties. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not provided specific data on these cases, but the AP's findings suggest a significant increase in such detentions. The policy change has sparked public backlash and intervention from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in some cases.