In the last month the situation has only gotten worse for DC. Like several Democrat-run cities the DC Mayor declared her city is a “sanctuary city” soon after her election. And the city government has claimed they will not cooperate with Federal enforcement of immigration law. And Mayor Bowser has been adamant that her city would be welcoming to whoever shows up.
Second rejected request
The Pentagon rejected Bowser’s first request to deploy Guard troops earlier in August. They claimed that doing so would negatively impact the Guard’s readiness.
In the second rejection the DOD reaffirmed the agency’s concerns that deploying Guard troops would be unwise. And insists that non-governmental organizations are assisting migrants.
In a letter to Bowser on Monday, the Pentagon said the DC Guard doesn’t have training or equipment to care for migrants. And the Armory is not suitable as a staging area. The building is not equipped with air conditioning and could not accommodate overnight stays.
