Gen. CQ Brown visits U.S.-Mexico border to assess military's progress in fortifying sections of the wall. Trump administration designates 8 gangs and cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Troop deployments, wall fortifications part of Trump's crackdown on southern border.
Key Points
Gen. CQ Brown assesses military's progress at the border
Trump administration designates 8 gangs and cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
Troop deployments and wall fortifications part of the crackdown on the southern border
Pros
Increased security at the U.S.-Mexico border
Crackdown on criminal organizations operating in the U.S. territory
Cons
Potential legal challenges and controversies surrounding migrant detention at Guantánamo Bay