Trump administration establishes militarized zone in California: "Strengthen border security operations"

The Trump administration communicated Wednesday plans to establish a new militarized zone along the U S Mexico territory line in California The Department of the Interior reported roughly acres in San Diego and Imperial Counties will be placed under Navy jurisdiction to strengthen ongoing margin shield operations Adding the installation will effectively allow federal personnel to detain suspected illegal immigrants for trespassing on U S territory The department described the National Defense Area as a high-traffic corridor for illegal crossings The zone will reportedly stretch from the western boundary of the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area to about one mile west of the California Arizona state line with Navy control set for three years FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGE DISMISSES TRESPASSING CHARGES AGAINST ARRESTED IN NEW MILITARY ZONEInterior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed the move directly advances what President Donald Trump has identified as his top national priorities President Trump has made it clear that securing our frontier and restoring American sovereignty are top national priorities Burgum declared This action delivers on that commitment By working with the Navy to close long-standing assurance gaps we are strengthening national defense protecting our citizens lands from unlawful use and advancing the President s agenda to put the safety and assurance of the American people first 'MAIN HOTSPOT' AT NORTHERN CONFINES RECORDS DROP IN ILLEGAL MIGRANT APPREHENSIONS IN MARCH WHITE HOUSEThe Department added that the corridor s heavy traffic of illegal crossings has contributed to both vital national shield challenges and environmental degradation Militarizing the area will reportedly enhance dividing line operations while minimizing ecological damage associated with sustained illegal activity The Interior Department reported it coordinated the move with the Navy to ensure it is lawful and consistent with the land s original purpose having been reserved in by President Theodore Roosevelt for demarcation protection In up-to-date months the administration has established several national defense areas including sites in Texas Arizona and New Mexico The moves were made to aggressively expand military authority along the southern dividing line including deploying federal troops and expanding rules to crack down on illegal migration edge protection and overall crime Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Interior and the Navy for more information