Trump rapidly fortifies U.S. borders with plans for 10,000 troops, immediate deportation of illegal crossers | 22 Jan 2025 | Welcome to President Trump's fortress America. In just three days, the commander-in-chief has moved to dramatically beef up security at the border -- with plans to send in 10,000 US troops and summarily detain and deport any illegal border crossers. The sweeping changes underway are meant to help U.S. law enforcement agencies to stop illegal migrants from entering the country, and make it easier to send back the ones who are already here. Targeted arrests of hundreds of illegal immigrants with criminal records began in sanctuary cities around the country on Tuesday, and the Department of Justice is vowing to crack down on sanctuary jurisdiction that interferes with immigration enforcement.