OPINION: 1,700–2,000 NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED UNDER TITLE 32 TO ICE DETENTION — FINGERPRINTS, SWABS, TRANSPORT

An opinion column warns of an escalating immigration enforcement posture as National Guard troops under Title 32 are assigned to ICE detention facilities for administrative and biometric-processing support. The author urges vigilance about due process, describes potential risks of indiscriminate detention, and offers practical tips to reduce encounters. Multiple national reports and a DoD statement corroborate the deployments (about 1,700–2,000 Guard personnel across many states).