or stethescopes for medics. there have been covid outbreaks on hastily created bases, where dozens of soldiers crowd together in mobile quarters so tight that commanders call them submarine trailers. hundreds sought waivers because of the missions uncertain length and the disruptions it would create for their families, and were denied. in some cases, arrest warrants were issued for those who failed to report for duty. so, consider that. the national is empowered to address no one at the border. but that members of the national guard may be arrested in texas but for not participating in the governor s political stunt. according to interviews and a review of internal documents, the new york times also found that to many who are engaged in admission as appeared ad hoc, ill-defined, and politically motivated, one active member described it this way. all we re doing is standing here down here, we don t even have the equipment to detain anyone, we re basically mall cops on the border.
review of internal documents, the new york times also found that to many who are engaged in admission as appeared ad hoc, ill-defined, and politically motivated, one active member described this way. all we re doing is standing here down here, we don t even have the equipment to detain anyone, we re basically mall cops on the border. former democratic congressman adele o rourke went to the border yesterday and spoke with members of the national guard about what they are experiencing there. and he had this to say to the governor. bring these guard members home. if you are not going to put them to the full and best use, that is meeting an emergency or crisis, if there are simply political window dressing for your campaign and republican primary, and let them come back home to their families, to their homes, to their careers, and to their communities.