US Army Takes Control of Mexico Border Land, Detentions Expected

President Trump has ordered the transfer of the Roosevelt Reservation, a federal buffer zone along the U.S.-Mexico border, to the Department of Defense, allowing the Army to potentially detain migrants as trespassers. This move seeks to circumvent federal laws prohibiting the use of military personnel for domestic law enforcement by designating the area as part of an Army base. For a test period of 45 days, military personnel will control a section of this land in New Mexico, erect additional fencing, and post no trespassing signs. Any migrants apprehended will be handed over to local law enforcement agencies. Legal experts suggest that this action may face challenges in court, as the legality of using military forces in this manner remains contentious. The move reflects a broader strategy to integrate military capabilities into immigration enforcement at the southern border.