U.S. Establishes Second Military Zone Along Mexico Border, Expands Role of Troops in Immigration Control

May 3, 2025: The U.S. military has announced the creation of a second “National Defense Area” along the southern border, extending its footprint into Texas as part of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts. This move follows a similar designation in New Mexico last month. On Thursday, the Pentagon revealed the formation of the … Continue reading U.S. Establishes Second Military Zone Along Mexico Border, Expands Role of Troops in Immigration Control