Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday she is sending the troops because every state has become a border state , with over 200,000 migrants crossing the border illegally last month.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that she will be sending 275 National Guard troops to the southern border in response to the record number of illegal crossings. This decision follows similar actions by governors in 12 other states. Ivey stated that "every state has become a border state." The move comes after over 200,000 migrants crossed into the US illegally last month. Many have criticized President Biden for the crisis. The deployment of National Guard troops and other law enforcement resources is an effort to strengthen border security and address the influx of migrants.