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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion granting the U.S. military expanded authority to detain migrants near specific sectors of the southern border. This opinion alters existing protocols for military involvement in border security operations.
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Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM EDT
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