Trump orders troop deployments to protect ICE facilities
NBC News·2025-09-27 23:42

Immigration Enforcement Actions - The U S federal government is increasing immigration enforcement efforts, including deploying troops to Portland, Oregon to protect ICE facilities [1] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is deploying agents to ICE facilities to increase security [2] - ICE officers are reportedly facing a more than 1,000% increase in assaults [2] - ICE arrested the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who is from Guyana, for alleged immigration violations and weapon possession [3][4] Political and Social Response - State leaders are pushing back against the deployment of troops, stating there is no need for military presence [1] - Demonstrations are occurring against immigration enforcement, with protesters stating that ICE needs to stop its reign of terror [3] - The De Moines school board is holding a special session to determine next steps following the superintendent's arrest [4] Security Concerns - A gunman reportedly targeted agents during a shooting in Dallas, resulting in one detainee's death [2] - The individual arrested in Iowa allegedly had existing weapon possession charges and possessed a loaded handgun, hunting knife, and $3,000 in cash at the time of arrest [4]