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82 Charged in New Mexico Military Zone Crackdown

5/6/2025

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In a significant move, federal authorities in New Mexico have charged 82 individuals for illegally entering a newly designated military zone along the U.S.-Mexico border. This expansive 170-square-mile area, now under military watch, aims to bolster security. Additionally, a second military zone near El Paso, Texas, has been set up to strengthen immigration enforcement.

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In a significant move, federal authorities in New Mexico have charged 82 individuals for illegally entering a newly designated military zone along the U.S.-Mexico border. This expansive 170-square-mile area, now under military watch, aims to bolster security. Additionally, a second military zone near El Paso, Texas, has been set up to strengthen immigration enforcement.