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Pentagon Expands Military Zones at U.S.-Mexico Border

6/26/2025

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The Pentagon is ramping up security along the U.S.-Mexico border by creating two new "National Defense Areas," bringing the total to four. These military zones in Texas and Arizona empower U.S. personnel to temporarily detain undocumented migrants, with the Joint Task Force-Southern Border leading the charge in monitoring and supporting barrier installations.

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Story summary

The Pentagon is ramping up security along the U.S.-Mexico border by creating two new "National Defense Areas," bringing the total to four. These military zones in Texas and Arizona empower U.S. personnel to temporarily detain undocumented migrants, with the Joint Task Force-Southern Border leading the charge in monitoring and supporting barrier installations.