US EditionNew militarized border zone spurs national security charges against hundreds of immigrants
- The Trump administration handed over control of a section of territory near the U.S.-Mexico border to the military, resulting in hundreds of immigrants being prosecuted since late April for entering restricted areas in New Mexico and Texas.
- This move aims to strengthen border security by establishing National Defense Areas with posted signs, but it raised concerns over immigrants' and residents' awareness of new restrictions.
- Federal prosecutors have filed about 400 misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases for unauthorized access to militarized zones spanning roughly 60 miles in Texas and nearly 180 miles in New Mexico.
- U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison stated that crossing incurs charges "to the fullest extent of the law," with potential sentences up to 18 months, while legal defenders seek dismissals citing lack of proof immigrants knew of restrictions.
- The militarized border zones have sparked legal uncertainty and concerns about restricting civilian freedoms, prompting calls for judicial clarifications and highlighted impacts on local families and daily activities.
33 Articles
33 Articles
Judge dismisses 'military charges' against migrants in ruling against Trump administration
A federal judge dismissed trespassing charges against nearly 100 migrants who were arrested under a Trump administration policy.Federal magistrate judge Gregory B. Wormuth found the federal government had failed to show the migrants knew they were entering a newly declared “national defense” zone al...
New Militarized Border Zone Spurs National Security Charges Against Hundreds of Immigrants
Several hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border in New Mexico and western Texas since the Department of Justice introduced the new approach in late April.
Associated Press News
New militarized border zone spurs national security charges against hundreds of immigrants
Several hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border in New Mexico and Western Texas since the Department of Justice introduced the new approach.
New militarized border zone spurs charges against hundreds of immigrants
Several hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border in New Mexico and Western Texas since the Department of Justice introduced the new approach
New Mexico Senator asks for clarification on plans for southern border defense zone
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) has sent a letter to the United States Department of Defense asking for clarification about the land on New Mexico's southern border that was transferred to the military. The senator, along with other members of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed concern to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
