The use of military aircraft by the Department of Defense to deport individuals has sparked controversy and concern among El Paso residents and legal experts. Immigration attorney Constance Wannamaker expressed surprise at the involvement of military resources in deportations, advising individuals to exercise their right to remain silent and request an attorney. Local residents also voiced concerns about the use of military force for deportation, feeling it should be handled by border patrol or ICE. Congressman Tony Gonzales confirmed that the military assisted ICE with deporting 80 Guatemalan nationals.
The use of military aircraft by the Department of Defense to deport individuals has sparked controversy and concern among El Paso residents and legal experts.
"I am unaware of this ever happening before, the use of the military," Wannamaker said. "Now, I could be wrong. It could have been done before, but I've never heard of using military aircraft to conduct removals."She advised individuals, whether citizens or not, to exercise their right to remain silent and request an attorney before answering any questions.
She also advised those with children to consider arranging for a trusted loved one to have power of attorney in case of emergency and to seek out an immigration attorney in advance if possible.Sandie Urias, a local resident, expressed concern, saying, "They should never use military force on our homeland."
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