Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport U.S. military members and their families

Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families after The Associated Press found more than 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and parents have been detained by immigration authorities.

A group of more than 60 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Sunday to Trump administration officials regarding the conversion of military installments into effective “traps” for noncitizens who are service members and their families.  Members of Congress, led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Co

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

The Pentagon declined to comment, stating it would "reply directly to the authors of the letter."

Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families  Toronto Star

Congressional Democrats say they are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families

Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families  AP News