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President Trump’s border crackdown scores major win in New Mexico

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In a resounding win for law and order on the southern border, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has secured the first two criminal convictions under military trespass and defense property security statutes, underscoring the success of bold new enforcement tools spearheaded under the Trump administration’s border security vision.

The landmark convictions come just months after a National Defense Area (NDA) was established along a critical stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico, bolstering the military’s authority to deter unlawful entry into the United States. The NDA—a 60-foot-wide, 170-mile-long military-controlled zone managed by the U.S. Army—was approved in April 2025, marking a historic moment in the fight to shut down illegal crossings in some of the most vulnerable parts of the border.

These newly enforced statutes, Title 50 U.S.C. § 797 and Title 18 U.S.C. § 1382, authorize federal criminal penalties for those who violate security regulations or trespass onto military property. Now, for the first time, they have been successfully deployed to crack down on repeated illegal entries by criminal trespassers.

Andres De Los Santos-Martinez and Eduardo Herrera-Juvencio, both Mexican nationals previously deported, were arrested on June 1, 2025, in Doña Ana County after unlawfully re-entering the United States through a non-designated location within the National Defense Area. Both men had already been warned in Spanish during prior apprehensions on May 7 that they were entering a restricted military zone—yet they returned in flagrant violation of federal law. Each pleaded guilty to re-entry after deportation, willfully violating defense property security regulations, and military trespass.

“These first convictions reflect the resolve of the United States Attorney’s Office to do its part in securing our nation’s southern border,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison, who has made prosecuting border-related crimes a top priority. “I am tremendously proud of our staff in the Las Cruces Branch Office, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S. military for their relentless efforts to secure our southern border. New Mexico—and the entire country—is more secure because of these efforts.”

The NDA, clearly marked with signs in both English and Spanish warning of federal prosecution for unauthorized entry, is one of the most aggressive and innovative tools yet implemented to fight criminal trespass along the border—an idea long championed by President Donald J. Trump during his administration. The success of this enforcement signals what is possible when federal, military, and border authorities work hand-in-hand.

Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar of the U.S. Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector echoed that sentiment: “Let this send the message that entering the United States illegally is a crime; and if you do so in an area marked as a National Defense Area, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and removed far from the border.”

The convictions represent a sharp departure from the lawlessness tolerated under previous administrations, and a much-needed return to accountability at the southern border. The defendants remain in federal custody awaiting sentencing and will face deportation following completion of their prison terms.

The cases were investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector and are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark Saltman and Alyson Hehr.

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US Attorney: 11 illegals locked up, ransomed, threatened by Cartel in NM

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In a disturbing yet telling case that highlights the dire need for strong border enforcement, two criminal aliens are now facing federal charges in New Mexico for harboring and smuggling illegal immigrants — a direct result of the failed, one-term Biden administration’s weak border policies and a stark reminder of why President Trump’s tough-on-crime, tough-on-border-security agenda is more necessary than ever.

According to a press release from the Department of Justice and the unsealed indictment, Isaias David Jose and Tomas Mateo Gaspar were arrested following an FBI-led operation that uncovered a disturbing kidnapping-for-ransom scheme in Albuquerque. The duo allegedly ran a stash house holding 11 illegal immigrants, including an unaccompanied minor, in inhumane conditions. Victims reported being locked in rooms, threatened with violence or with being handed over to the brutal Zeta Cartel — a transnational criminal organization known for its savage brutality.

It all began on March 1, 2025, when the FBI received a complaint about a kidnapping. The perpetrators demanded a ransom of 90,000 Guatemalan quetzales (approximately $11,600 USD) and threatened to transfer the victim to the Zeta Cartel if payment wasn’t received. In an effort to terrorize the family into compliance, “proof of life” videos were sent showing the victim in captivity.

By March 2, federal agents used phone data to locate the hideout — a barely furnished residence in southwest Albuquerque packed with over 20 cell phones, a smuggling ledger, and the terrified detainees. Victims identified both Jose and Gaspar as the ringleaders who made the ransom videos and enforced the threats.

They were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324 — charges that could land them each up to five years in prison. The case is being prosecuted under “Operation Take Back America,” an aggressive Department of Justice initiative designed to root out human smuggling rings, dismantle cartel networks, and defend American communities from the chaos unleashed by illegal immigration.

This case underscores a hard truth: human smugglers and cartel-linked traffickers are not only exploiting America’s open-border policies, they are bringing their violent tactics deep into our cities, and people are paying the price.

While the Biden administration turned a blind eye and continued dismantling Trump-era enforcement policies (which are now restored), this arrest is a stark reminder of why strong, uncompromising immigration enforcement is essential to American safety and sovereignty. President Trump’s leadership and Operation Take Back America offer a blueprint for restoring law and order and securing our borders once and for all.

New Mexicans should be proud of and support these federal efforts to crack down on human trafficking and illegal immigration. It’s time to build the wall, secure the border, and deport those who violate our nation’s laws — before more innocent lives are put at risk.

To read more about the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and read the indictment, click here.

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Leger Fernandez makes spectacularly dumb claim about Biden’s border

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In a stunning display of denialism during a June 3 U.S. House Rules Committee hearing, far-left Democrat Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) attempted to rewrite history, declaring, “But I do think that it is important that we stay rooted in fact. And the reality is there were no open borders during Biden.”

The comment quickly ignited a firestorm of criticism from Republicans, border security advocates, and anyone familiar with the reality of America’s recent border crisis.

Ben Petersen of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) rebuked the statement on X, writing:

“Record-breaking MILLIONS of illegal immigrant crossings, overwhelmed border towns & cartel criminals running wild say otherwise.”

Leger Fernandez’s claim is not only false—it’s blatantly contradicted by government data and the lived experiences of border state residents. During Joe Biden’s term from 2021 to early 2025, the United States suffered the worst border crisis in modern history, marked by record-shattering numbers of illegal border crossings.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), more than 7.8 million illegal alien encounters occurred under Biden’s watch—the highest ever recorded in a comparable timeframe. This doesn’t even account for those who were not encountered or those who got away, estimated to be far exceeding a grand total of ten million illegal aliens who lawlessly flooded into the country. Fiscal Year 2022 alone saw a jaw-dropping 2.76 million encounters, and the crisis only intensified until President Donald J. Trump returned to office in January 2025.

Since Trump’s return, the border has undergone a dramatic turnaround. Reinstating policies like Remain in Mexico, expanding deportations, and authorizing the completion of the border wall, President Trump has overseen a 95% drop in illegal crossings compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Some immigration analysts, including those at the Center for Immigration Studies, have even noted that the U.S. is now experiencing the lowest levels of illegal crossings in decades—if not ever.

This resurgence of enforcement has also disrupted cartel operations and slowed the flow of fentanyl and human trafficking across the border, clear proof that secure borders save lives.

Compare that to the Biden years, when the administration dismantled successful Trump-era policies on Day One, ended Title 42, and effectively adopted a de facto open borders policy. The result was predictable: overwhelmed border towns, surging crime, and lives lost at the hands of illegal aliens who should never have been released into the country.

One such victim was 22-year-old Kayla Hamilton, who was raped and murdered by an MS-13 gang member allowed to enter illegally and placed into a resettlement program.

Tren de Aragua gang members from Venezuela even took over apartment complexes and terrorized residents in places such as Aurora, Colorado. Mt. Cristo Rey was also conquered by cartel smugglers under Biden’s reign. 

Leger Fernandez’s desperate attempt to shield the Biden administration from accountability isn’t just dishonest—it’s dangerous. As a representative from a border state, her refusal to acknowledge the facts betrays her constituents and undermines the safety of all Americans. Her actions, along with those of her U.S. House colleagues, Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez from the New Mexico delegation, to shield illegal aliens from accountability, also speak volumes. Vasquez represents the borderlands of southern New Mexico, where he faces a tough reelection.

Thanks to President Trump, the border is finally being secured once again—but voters should remember who helped create the crisis in the first place.

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Hundreds of criminal aliens arrested after storming military borderlands in NM

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 In a powerful reinforcement of President Trump’s no-nonsense border security policies, federal authorities have arrested another 209 criminal aliens who illegally crossed into the United States through a newly established restricted military zone in southern New Mexico. These individuals, instead of simply facing illegal entry charges, are now subject to enhanced legal consequences under Trump-era regulations, specifically for trespassing on a designated military defense area.

The arrests occurred last week along the U.S.-Mexico border, where the U.S. Department of the Interior transferred over 109,000 acres of federal land to the U.S. Army, including a crucial 60-foot-wide corridor in Doña Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo counties. This transfer enabled the Secretary of the Army to formally declare the territory the New Mexico National Defense Area, securing it against illegal infiltration.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border conduct nighttime operations in an Army Stryker at the southern border near Deming, N.M., May 3, 2025. Credit: Army Spc. Michael Graff.

This national defense designation, initiated during the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on border violations, means criminal aliens crossing into this region can now face two additional misdemeanor charges: violating a security regulation and unauthorized entry onto military property. Each charge carries up to 18 months of incarceration on top of the standard immigration offenses.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico strongly defended the charges. “Most aliens who enter the District of New Mexico from Mexico through an area that is not a designated port of entry… and thereby enter the (restricted military area) without authorization — are not ‘engaged in apparently innocent conduct,’” federal prosecutors wrote in a May 5 filing.

Assistant federal public defender Amanda Skinner criticized the new charges, claiming in a court brief that they were “unsupported by probable cause” and “an attempt to strike a foul blow against undocumented immigrants.” But Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth rejected her motion to dismiss the charges, moving the cases forward.

The federal government is clear: intent and signage visibility are not required to prosecute. In its filings, the government stated, “If an illegal alien enters the U.S. from Mexico without going through a designated port of entry and knows that such conduct is unlawful, then he or she has violated the military regulation.” This includes those who may not have physically seen warning signs or known they were crossing into military-controlled land.

Currently, approximately 199 warning signs have been posted along the 180-mile stretch of borderland designated as restricted, with the government working to install more. Officials note that the rough, desert terrain makes placing signage difficult, but maintain that placement has been “conspicuous and appropriate.”

An affidavit from a public defender investigator noted that signs were spaced every 200 to 300 feet and sometimes stood more than 60 feet from the wall. Still, the government’s position remains firm: illegal entry is illegal, regardless of how clearly marked the area may seem to the intruder.

As cases pile up—roughly 300 recent charges now include the military trespassing offense—President Trump’s legacy of tough border enforcement continues to pay dividends. While critics cry foul over the harsh consequences, the administration’s policy leaves no ambiguity: the sovereignty of the United States will be protected, and the use of federal lands to bolster national security is both lawful and necessary.

In an age of rampant border lawlessness under previous administrations, this strategic militarization of high-traffic border areas is a potent reminder that American borders must be enforced—and that under strong leadership, they will be.

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Bondi touts ‘weapon of mass destruction’ seized in NM as record US drug bust

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday, standing alongside U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, that law enforcement has achieved one of the largest fentanyl seizures ever recorded in the United States, uncovering 409 kilograms of fentanyl pills and an additional 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder.

Alongside the fentanyl, authorities also confiscated 35 kilograms of methamphetamine, 7.5 kilograms of cocaine, 4.5 kilograms of heroin, $5 million in cash, and 49 firearms—including rifles and pistols. Sixteen individuals, including three women, were arrested in connection with the operation. Bondi noted that six of the male suspects are in the country illegally.

The alleged leader of the trafficking network, identified as Alberto Salazar Amaya, is reportedly a high-ranking operative of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel. According to Bondi, Amaya had been residing in Salem, Oregon, while orchestrating drug distribution across Albuquerque, New Mexico; Phoenix, Arizona; and several areas in Utah.

“We’re very proud to announce today a historic Sinaloa Cartel arrest, and it marks the most significant victory in our nation’s fight against fentanyl and drug trafficking to date,” Bondi declared during a press conference in Washington, D.C. “This multi-agency operation, led by the DEA alongside our local, state, tribal, and federal partners, targeted one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations in our country.”

Bondi highlighted the sheer magnitude of the bust, noting that the DEA seized approximately 3 million fentanyl pills—describing it as “the largest seizure in our nation’s history.” She explained that the pills had been pressed to resemble oxycodone tablets and were found in various dosages.

Visuals at the press conference included posters displaying the seized firearms and mugshots of the defendants. Bondi commended the DEA agents involved, emphasizing the risks they face daily in the effort to dismantle drug trafficking networks.

She described fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” and issued a stark warning to drug dealers: “When we catch you like all of these individuals, if convicted, we will put you behind bars. There will be no negotiating, and we will lock you up for as long as humanly possible,” she said. “We will not negotiate with those who are killing our family members, including brothers, sisters, daughters, sons, parents, friends, everyone in this room.”

Bondi also made it clear she has no plans to deport the undocumented suspects. “The amount of drugs, the amount of money, the amount of weapons most of these individuals [had], if convicted, will remain in American prisons. Perhaps Alcatraz,” she added.

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New Mexico border agents nab Cuban killer with shocking criminal past

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Border Patrol agents at an interior immigration checkpoint in New Mexico recently arrested a Cuban national with what officials described as a “disturbing criminal history,” once again exposing the dangers posed by lax border security and failed open-border policies. According to a report shared by Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, the individual had a long and violent rap sheet, underscoring the urgent need for stronger enforcement and tighter immigration controls.

The arrest occurred on April 29, when New Mexico agents intercepted the Cuban criminal alien, who had entered the country illegally. What began as a routine stop quickly turned into something far more alarming. “During a records check, the agents discovered an extensive criminal history and took the man into custody,” Banks reported.

The individual was apprehended under 8 USC 1253, a federal law that applies to non-citizens who have already been ordered removed from the United States. Shockingly, a deeper background investigation revealed that this migrant’s criminal history wasn’t just extensive—it was horrifying. According to Banks, the man had prior convictions for:

  • Murder
  • Negligent Homicide
  • Shooting from a Motor Vehicle
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Carrying a Prohibited Weapon

Banks highlighted the importance of interior checkpoints, stating, “This case underscores the critical role interior checkpoints play in protecting our communities.” Indeed, this arrest raises the glaring question: how many more like him are slipping through the cracks under current policies?

The same day, Border Patrol agents near San Luis, Arizona, made another high-profile arrest—a “recently deported high-ranking member” of the violent Paisas prison gang. This gang member had been deported just two weeks earlier after serving over five years in prison for auto theft but was already attempting to sneak back into the country, illustrating just how ineffective current deportation and re-entry prevention measures have become.

It’s worth noting that illegal re-entry after deportation is a serious federal offense, punishable by up to 20 years in prison—yet criminals continue to defy these penalties. “Border Patrol agents stay vigilant on the frontlines to detect and apprehend these criminals that try to sneak into our country,” Banks stated.

These arrests expose a troubling reality: the U.S. is facing a relentless tide of criminal aliens emboldened by weak enforcement and a political climate that too often prioritizes open-border ideology over the safety of American citizens. Incidents like these are not isolated; they are symptomatic of a system that is failing to secure the border and protect communities from dangerous individuals.

While frontline agents continue to do heroic work intercepting criminals, without meaningful policy change and genuine commitment to border security, Americans will remain vulnerable. These cases serve as urgent reminders that the cost of inaction isn’t just theoretical—it’s a clear and present danger to public safety.

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Feds crush ‘historic’ ABQ-centered drug empire: Millions in drugs, cash seized

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A sprawling fentanyl trafficking network stretching from Albuquerque to Salem, Oregon, has been shattered by federal authorities in what’s being called one of the largest operations of its kind in U.S. history.

The takedown, made public this week, culminated in a massive sweep across New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon. Federal agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized staggering amounts of contraband: over 4 million fentanyl pills, $4.4 million in cash, 79 pounds of meth, along with heroin, cocaine, and more than 41 firearms, according to records from the U.S. District Court in Albuquerque.

At the helm of this massive enterprise, prosecutors say, was Heriberto Salazar Amaya, apprehended in Portland, Oregon. Five others are already in custody in Albuquerque, following a 12-count grand jury indictment against 14 suspects. The sweeping charges include conspiracy, drug distribution, and employing an illegal alien.

“Defendants ran a continuing criminal enterprise … and they did so across a large swath of the United States,” prosecutors stated in a motion pushing for continued detention of the suspects. The court filing, which included charts highlighting drug overdose spikes in the affected states, described the operation as devastating. Three defendants in Albuquerque have already been ordered held without bail, with more hearings to come.

“The nature and circumstances of the conspiracy are sobering,” the motion emphasized. “The destruction that occurred in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Colorado at the hands of the (Heriberto Salazar Amaya drug trafficking organization) mandate that defendants remain in custody pending trial.” Prosecutors didn’t mince words, accusing the group of “terrorizing five states while operating one of the largest fentanyl (drug trafficking organizations) in history.”

On Wednesday, defendants Cesar Acuna-Morena, Vincent Montoya, and David Altimirano Lopez appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Molzen in Albuquerque, all pleading not guilty. Fellow defendants Bruce Sedillo and David Anesi are also behind bars as the case moves forward.

Court documents noted that multiple defendants are Mexican nationals with “direct ties to Mexico,” though officials declined to provide further details this week.

The DEA’s probe dates back to 2024 and involved extensive tactics: surveillance, undercover buys, vehicle tracking, financial investigations, and intercepted communications.

According to prosecutors, the organization ran a slick and disciplined operation. Orders were placed and quickly dispatched by a fleet of couriers who followed detailed daily routes to deliver bulk shipments across cities including Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Salem, and Layton, Utah.

Monday’s Albuquerque raids uncovered shocking hauls: hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills stuffed in bins inside a storage unit, and at a residence tied to Montoya, agents found $300,000 in cash, 365,000 fentanyl pills, meth, cocaine, and 39 guns—including a high-powered sniper rifle.

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Vasquez brags about voting against ‘Laken Riley Act’ at town hall

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New Mexico Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing sharp criticism after touting his vote against the Laken Riley Act and attacking President Donald Trump’s immigration policies during an April 16 town hall event.

At the meeting, Vasquez proudly announced his opposition to the legislation, which was signed into law by Trump on January 29. “I did. I voted against [the bill],” Vasquez declared to cheers from the audience. He added, “Because due process is a fundamental part of who we are as Americans,” attempting to frame his opposition as a defense of constitutional rights — despite the clear public safety concerns the bill sought to address.

The Laken Riley Act was crafted following the brutal murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging in Athens, Georgia, by an illegal immigrant. The law requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain illegal aliens arrested or charged with violent crimes, closing dangerous loopholes in immigration enforcement.

Vasquez’s comments did not stop there. He went on to criticize Trump’s deportation policies, specifically lamenting the removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected MS-13 gang member and illegal immigrant. Vasquez claimed the deportations are “testing and stretching the fabric of our democracy to a place we have never seen before,” suggesting that American citizens could someday face similar removal if Trump’s policies are allowed to continue.

Meanwhile, data released by DHS in March shows Trump’s administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, leading to a 627% increase in monthly arrests compared to the Biden administration’s lax record the year prior. Vasquez’s comments have been picked up in the national press, including by Fox News.

Republicans swiftly pushed back on Vasquez’s stance. Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes the largest stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border, defended the Laken Riley Act, telling Fox News Digital, “Border security is a real and lasting issue as a result of four years of inaction under President Biden. That’s why Americans voted for safer communities and to restore law and order, and President Trump is delivering on that promise with legislation like the Laken Riley Act.”

National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) spokesman Zach Bannon also weighed in, slamming Vasquez’s repeated prioritization of illegal immigrants over American citizens. “Time and time again, out-of-touch Democrat Gabe Vasquez chooses to prioritize criminal illegal aliens over the well-being of hardworking New Mexicans,” Bannon said. “He’s completely abandoned common sense, pandering to the radical left while betraying the very people who will vote him out of office next year.”

Abrego Garcia, whom Vasquez defended, had been living in Maryland before his deportation to El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) — a facility built to house violent gang members. He was previously pulled over in an SUV tied to another illegal immigrant arrested for human smuggling.

Under Trump’s leadership, immigration enforcement is once again being taken seriously — a sharp contrast to Vasquez’s radical pro-illegal immigration stance.

With public outrage growing over crimes committed by illegal immigrants, Vasquez’s celebration of his vote against the Laken Riley Act may well become a major liability heading into the 2026 election cycle.

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U.S. military now authorized to detain criminal aliens in New Mexico

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American troops now have the authority to detain and search immigrants lacking certain documentation in New Mexico, a role service members have not held before at the southern border, U.S. Northern Command (Northcom) said Monday.

Northcom said troops “have been delegated the authority” to conduct security support operations in the New Mexico National Defense Area, a zone that runs along the U.S.-Mexico border now considered part of the Army’s Fort Huachuca in Arizona.

The authorization means service members can now temporarily detain and search trespassers, provide medical assistance, and implement crowd control on the military-controlled land until appropriate law enforcement can take custody of an individual, according to a statement from Northcom, the command leading military efforts in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Service members also may assist with setting up temporary barriers, signage, and fencing if requested, Northcom said. 

“Through these enhanced authorities, U.S. Northern Command will ensure those who illegally trespass in the New Mexico National Defense Area are handed over to Customs and Border Protection or our other law enforcement partners,” Northcom Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot said in a statement. 

He added that Joint Task Force-Southern Border, the military task force charged with supporting border security, “will conduct enhanced detection and monitoring, which will include vehicle and foot patrols, rotary wing, and fixed surveillance site operations.”

The new authorization comes after President Trump on April 11 directed the control of the Roosevelt Reservation area in New Mexico be transferred from the Department of the Interior to the Defense Department for a period of three years to support Border Patrol.

The transfer, which made the strip of land part of an Army installation, effectively allows the administration to bypass a federal law that prohibits American troops from carrying out domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.

The move is a significant shift in the military’s role at the border, with troops over the last several administrations only supporting law enforcement agencies and not meant to come into contact with individuals crossing the border.

Guillot last month told lawmakers that the 6,500 service members at the southern border were supporting Customs and Border Protection and “are not currently doing any detentions.”

But that is expected to change with Trump’s new authorization, with plans to increase the area within which troops can detain and search migrants. 

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 15 that the new national defense area spans more than 170 miles across the border in New Mexico and said “in the coming weeks, this administration will add more than 90 miles in the state of Texas.”

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MLG freaks out after reports of Trump plan for ‘buffer zone’ on NM border

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President Donald Trump is reportedly advancing a proposal to establish a military-controlled buffer zone along the U.S.-Mexico border, with a specific focus on New Mexico.

The concept would effectively convert part of the border in New Mexico into a militarized zone, where soldiers could detain migrants who cross into the area, similar to how trespassers are handled on military bases.

The Washington Post reports that the plan has been under discussion for several weeks and would likely introduce additional legal challenges for individuals attempting to enter the U.S. unlawfully.

Under the proposal, the military zone would extend 60 feet deep along the border, placing it directly under military jurisdiction.

Far-left Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham responded Thursday, sharply criticizing the idea. “The president’s decision to create a deportation buffer zone along New Mexico’s border is a waste of resources and military personnel,” she stated.

Thus far, neither the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security, nor the White House has issued formal comments on the plan. However, an increased military presence has been observed at the border. The presence has resulted in the lowest number of illegal crossers, which is a stark contrast to the border under Joe Biden.

Video footage shows soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado, arriving at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, for what has been described as a “border mission” in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security.

Elsewhere, former acting ICE director and current border czar Tom Homan joined Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials in Florida for an immigration-focused event on Thursday.

Homan reiterated his belief that birthright citizenship fuels illegal immigration, urging the Supreme Court to revisit the issue. “I’m not a lawyer, but I can read, and I don’t think it’s clear that a child born in this country is automatically a U.S. citizen,” Homan remarked.

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