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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is taking aggressive action to back President Donald Trump’s fight against illegal immigration. In an exclusive announcement to Fox News Digital, Sanders revealed she is deploying dozens of Arkansas National Guard troops to help deport criminal illegal immigrants and protect American families.
This historic move comes as Trump’s ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ramp up efforts to secure the southern border and clean up violent crime tied to illegal immigration.
Arkansas Takes Action Under Trump’s Leadership
The deployment will operate under Title 32 powers, meaning the guardsmen remain under state control but are fully funded by the federal government. Sanders said this partnership ensures Trump’s border security mission gets the manpower it needs while empowering Arkansas to defend its communities.
“Violent, criminal illegal immigrants have no place in Arkansas,” Sanders declared. “I signed the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act to hold these criminals accountable and strengthen penalties for any illegal immigrant who commits crimes in our state. I’m proud to have our National Guard working alongside President Trump to enforce federal immigration law.”
40 National Guard Troops Activated
Arkansas National Guard Gen. Chad Bridges verified that 40 guardsmen from Fort Smith, Little Rock, and Fayetteville will be deployed immediately. While unarmed, they will play a critical support role, handling logistics, detainee transportation, and paperwork.
This will free up ICE and federal immigration agents to focus entirely on capturing and deporting dangerous illegal alien criminals who pose a threat to public safety.
“Our team is ready to support Trump’s mission to secure the border and protect Arkansas families,” Bridges said.
Cracking Down on Crime
Sanders has already taken bold steps to ban sanctuary cities statewide, closing loopholes that allowed certain areas to avoid cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
Her office highlighted recent violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants in Arkansas to demonstrate why these actions are urgently needed:
- Luis Danielle Valdez-Reyes was arrested after attacking a state trooper in January.
- Elias Avila-Bustillo, wanted in El Salvador for gang activity, was captured by Arkansas authorities.
- Jennifer Ann Morton, a nurse from Little Rock, was killed by an illegal immigrant, Maynor Yair Sorto-Herrera, in a DUI crash.
“These heartbreaking crimes are 100% preventable if we secure our border and deport violent illegals,” Sanders emphasized.
Trump Restores Law and Order
During the Biden administration, Sanders frequently visited the US-Mexico border to expose the Democrats’ failure to enforce immigration law. Now, with Trump back in the White House, she says Arkansas will stand firmly with him to deport criminal illegal immigrants and restore law and order nationwide.
“Arkansas will proudly stand alongside President Trump at every turn,” Sanders stated. “By working together, we will secure our border, safeguard American families, and restore safety to our communities.”
Why This Matters for Every American
Illegal immigration isn’t just a border state issue — it affects families across the country. From drug trafficking to gang violence, Sanders says every state must step up and support Trump’s efforts to keep America safe.
This deployment marks one of the biggest victories yet for Trump’s ICE, showing that states and the federal government can work together to end the crisis at our southern border once and for all.
Key Takeaways
- 40 Arkansas National Guard troops deployed to assist ICE in deporting criminal illegal immigrants.
- Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act signed by Sanders strengthens penalties for crimes committed by illegal immigrants.
- Recent violent crimes prove the urgent need for border security.
- Sanders praises Trump for restoring law and order and promises Arkansas will stand firmly with his administration.
