Homeland Security on AP’s National Guard: ‘Absolutely Incorrect’

WHAT HAPPENED?

An explosive report that Secretary Kelly wanted to use troops to “round up” undocumented immigrants gets serious pushback.

Former Political Reporter

Published Feb. 17 2017 11:42AM EST

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The Department of Homeland Security is roundly condemning an Associated Press story that broke Friday morning about considering the use of the National Guard to “round up” undocumented immigrants.

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Homeland Security on AP’s National Guard: ‘Absolutely Incorrect’

An explosive report that Secretary Kelly wanted to use troops to “round up” undocumented immigrants gets serious pushback.

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Betsy Swan