Trump Transfers Border Land to Military for Migrant Detention
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President Trump is transferring a sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Department of Defense, allowing the Army to control it as part of a base. This maneuver aims to circumvent laws prohibiting the military's involvement in domestic law enforcement. The Army will detain trespassers, including migrants, and hand them over to civilian authorities. A presidential powers expert anticipates legal challenges, questioning whether the land's military purpose outweighs its border security function. A 45-day test in New Mexico will assess the plan's feasibility, involving additional fencing and warnings to deter unauthorized entry.
President Trump is transferring a sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Department of Defense, allowing the Army to control it as part of a base. This maneuver aims to circumvent laws prohibiting the military's involvement in domestic law enforcement. The Army will detain trespassers, including migrants, and hand them over to civilian authorities. A presidential powers expert anticipates legal challenges, questioning whether the land's military purpose outweighs its border security function. A 45-day test in New Mexico will assess the plan's feasibility, involving additional fencing and warnings to deter unauthorized entry.
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