• Over 50 military spouses and parents detained since Trump's second term.
• At least six have been deported and one self-deported.
• Detentions contradict bipartisan consensus to shield military families from deportation.
• Military members face emotional distress and caretaker shortages.

This policy reversal may undermine military preparedness and morale, as service members struggle with detained or deported family members, which could impact their focus on duties and overall effectiveness, suggesting a need for reevaluation of immigration policies affecting military families.