What happened: In response to increased ICE enforcement, an Oregon National Guard recruiter is encouraging US citizens to enlist as a means to protect their undocumented parents from deportation.
Why it matters:
- It highlights how immigration policies are influencing military enlistment decisions.
- Families with undocumented members face increased pressure and uncertainty.
MNN Take: Some US citizens are choosing military service partly to gain benefits that may help shield their undocumented relatives, reflecting the personal impact of immigration enforcement.
Sources: NYTimes US