Texas-Mexico Border Now Has a New Restricted Military Zone Set Up by the U.S. Armed Forces
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Fortifying Borders: The New U.S.-Mexico Military Zone
Howdy! Guess what? The U.S. Government just slice up a fresh military zone right on the border with Mexico, according to the U.S. Northern Command. And ya better believe Donald Trump's playing a big part in that.
This new manoeuvre means the Pentagon'll gain control over a long slab of territory — granite-solid 100 kilometers — that'll be laced onto the military base of Fort Bliss, nestled around El Paso, Texas.
What's the big idea here? Simple: tighten up control over "skullduggery" in them border regions.
You might be curious about what in tarnation Trump's been chattin' with Claudia Sheinbaum 'bout when it comes to the products Mexico imports from the U.S. Well, that's another tale for another day.
The folks at the Northern Command say this move's part of the Trump administration's curtains-wide strategy to up the military presence on the southern border. You've seen 'em aplenty, ain't that right? Bunch of soldiers posted up in the area, all trying to stop migrants and asylum seekers from slipping across the border.
In a recent twist, Prez Trump gave the green light on April 11, allowing the Army to grasp hold of federal lands on the border. As part of his tricky strategy to harden migration measures,don'tcha know.
Placed on a presidential order, Trump ordered the Secretary of Defense, Homeland Security, Interior, and Agriculture to pave the way for the Pentagon to commandeer public lands.
Among the territories on the chopping block? The so-called "Roosevelt Reservation" — a long, 20-meter-wide stretch of land that jukes its way from New Mexico to California, which'll be straight-up used for military activities nowadays.
This land, once under the watchful eye of the general public, is gonna get an entirely new lease of life.
Already, them measures taken are havin' an effect. At the commencement of this week, the U.S. Department of Justice pulled up charges against 28 immigrants, accused of irregularly meandering through this new military zone.
According to the po-lice, the accused wrestle with charges of violating safety regs in a military-controlled area. That's a whole lot Weightier than the typical civil charge for crossin' the ol' border illegally.
These decisions highlight the Pentagon's shift towards a more centralized approach in handlin' migration-related matters.
The toughenin' of migration policies ain't just taken a toll on public moods, it's made a dent in the border arrest figures too, Seeeya.
Fewer than 30,000 arrests were notched up in February, a decayed figure compared to the 124,000 detained just in December.
The creation of this second military zone and the shift of federal lands to the Pentagon's care only underscores the Trump administration's fixation on border security.
Wanna know more 'bout what's happenin' 'round these parts? Drop me a line anytime. No question's too squirrelly for me.
Additional Insights:
- The military zone transfer involves taking control over federal lands, which is expected to aid in better counter-drone efforts against unauthorized drone surveillance and attacks by cartels.
- The move to militarize the border has raised concerns about possible civil liberties infringement and potential violations of existing laws like the Posse Comitatus Act. The administration is attempting to circumvent this Act by classifying certain border areas as military installations.
- By placing border areas under military jurisdiction, troops are given the authority to detain individuals, including migrants, which could potentially impact migration flows.
- The U.S. government's announcement to establish a military zone on the border with Mexico has intensified the Trump administration's strategy to strengthen border security.
- In addition to fortifying the border, the Pentagon will take control over federal lands, such as the Roosevelt Reservation, to uphold counter-drone efforts against unauthorized drone surveillance and attacks by cartels.
- The militarization of the border has raised concerns about potential civil liberties infringement and possible violations of existing laws like the Posse Comitatus Act.
- The government's focus on border security is evident in the recent shift of federal lands to the Pentagon's control, which will be used for military activities.
- As part of this strategy, President Trump gave the go-ahead on April 11 to allow the Army to seize federal lands on the border, impacting crime-and-justice and politics, as well as general news and war-and-conflicts coverage in the region.
