New Mexico military zone: 82 people charged with trespassing, here's what happened
Federal authorities in New Mexico have charged 82 individuals with unauthorized entry into a newly established military defense zone along the US- Mexico border. This marks a significant escalation in border enforcement efforts.
The charges, filed under Title 50 of the US Code, stem from trespassing into a 170-square-mile stretch of land. This was recently designated as part of the Roosevelt Reservation, according to a statement released by the US Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico.
The area in question was previously managed by the Department of the Interior and was then transferred to the Department of Defense. It is now classified as an extension of US Army Garrison Fort Huachuca, as per the statement.
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Officials emphasized the area is under heightened military surveillance, with troops authorized to detain individuals and hand them over to federal agents for prosecution. 'Trespassers into the National Defense Area will be federally prosecuted—no exceptions,' warned US Attorney Ryan Ellison, underscoring a zero-tolerance stand on this issue.
According to the news release, Title 50 violations carry penalties of up to one year in prison, separate from any immigration-related charges migrants might face. The move aligns with broader federal efforts to curb illegal crossings through increased military involvement. Meanwhile, a second military zone spanning approximately 53 miles near El Paso, Texas, has been activated as part of Fort Bliss. It extends to the border community of Fort Hancock.
The Roosevelt Reservation's transformation into a defense area grants the military authority to conduct patrols and deploy advanced surveillance systems. Federal officials argue the strategy aims to deter unauthorized entries while streamlining prosecutions. Critics, however, raise concerns about militarizing border regions and potential impacts on migrant communities.
With both the Fort Huachuca and Fort Bliss zones now operational, the policy signals a new chapter in the intersection of military infrastructure and immigration enforcement along the southern border.
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