A U.S. judge in New Mexico dismissed trespassing charges against numerous migrants who unknowingly crossed into a military zone. This ruling comes amidst the Trump administration's creation of military zones along the U.S.-Mexico border to deter undocumented immigration. Judge Wormuth concluded that the government did not prove that the migrants had knowledge of entering restricted military territory. This decision signifies a legal defeat for the administration as it attempts to enforce stricter immigration laws, while also facing criticism from civil liberties groups for potential violations of constitutional rights.
Chief US Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth stated that the government failed to demonstrate that apprehended migrants were aware they were entering a military zone.
The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's efforts to implement stricter penalties for undocumented migration.
Establishing military zones along the US-Mexico border has been part of Trump's strategy to deter undocumented migration into the country.
The harsher penalties for trespassing in military zones could entail combined sentences of up to 10 years, as highlighted by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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