Congressional Democrats have initiated an investigation into the Trump administration's actions to deport active military personnel and their family members, following The Associated Press' discovery that over 50 spouses and parents of troops were detained by immigration authorities. In a letter sent on Sunday evening to the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, the Democrats plan to examine if these agencies are collaborating to deport military service members and their families. The Pentagon has declined to comment, while DHS stated that U.S. military service does not automatically grant lawful immigration status. The investigation raises ethical and legal concerns as it appears there may be collaboration between DHS and the military to deport troops' families. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Tammy Duckworth, and several House Democrats are leading this probe, citing Trump's administration's rollback of protections for military families and departure from bipartisan consensus on immigration enforcement. The lawmakers are pressing the administration for answers regarding why military recruiters continue to promote immigration protections and calling for policies that shield military service members' families from immigration enforcement while allowing them to adjust their legal status. The White House did not respond to requests for comment, and the Republican chairs of the armed services and veterans’ affairs committees also remained silent on the matter. Last week, Trump established the Military Spouse Commission to develop policies aimed at improving life for troops' spouses; however, this initiative has been met with criticism due to its perceived inadequacy in addressing the concerns of military families facing deportation. Danitza James, president of Repatriate Our Patriots, an organization supporting military families and veterans dealing with deportation, accused the government of betraying troops by failing to uphold its promises to their families. The Associated Press reports that this investigation highlights the unacceptable cruelty at the core of Trump's immigration agenda and calls for answers and accountability from the administration.