"The Department of Interior on Wednesday said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California's international border with Mexico to the Navy to reinforce "the historic role public lands have played in safeguarding national sovereignty." The newly designated militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate."
"Since April, large swaths of border have been designated militarized zones, empowering U.S. troops to apprehend immigrants and others accused of trespassing on Army, Air Force or Navy bases, and authorizing additional criminal charges that can mean prison time. More than 7,000 troops have been deployed to the border, along with an assortment of helicopters, drones and surveillance equipment. The military strategy was pioneered in April along a 170-mile (275-kilometer) stretch of the border in New Mexico"
The Trump administration transferred jurisdiction along most of California's international border with Mexico to the Navy, establishing a national defense area from the Arizona line to Otay Mountain Wilderness that includes Imperial Valley communities such as Tecate. The designation joins previous militarized zones in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona and authorizes troops to apprehend migrants and pursue additional criminal trespassing charges on military lands. More than 7,000 troops and extensive aircraft and surveillance equipment have been deployed to the southern border. Legal experts warn the use of military forces for domestic law enforcement may violate existing bans.
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