Federal Authorities Charge 82 in Border Defense Zone Violations
Federal officials in New Mexico have charged 82 individuals for unauthorized entry into a newly designated military defense area along the US-Mexico border, marking a bold move in border enforcement. The charges, filed under Title 50 of the US Code, stem from trespassing into a 170-square-mile region recently transferred from the Department of Interior to the Department of Defense and classified as part of US Army Garrison Fort Huachuca.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison emphasized a strict zero-tolerance policy, stating, “Trespassers into the National Defense Area will be federally prosecuted—no exceptions.” Violations under Title 50 can lead to up to a year in prison, in addition to potential immigration-related charges.
The Roosevelt Reservation now enables the military to conduct patrols and employ advanced surveillance technology to deter unauthorized entries. Simultaneously, a second military zone near El Paso, Texas, has been activated as part of Fort Bliss, further enforcing stricter immigration policies. Critics are raising red flags about militarization effects on local migrant communities. This shift in policy illustrates a significant evolution in how the U.S. is addressing border security through military infrastructure.
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