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

The Trump administration disclosed Wednesday plans to establish a new militarized zone along the U S Mexico edge in California The Department of the Interior announced roughly acres in San Diego and Imperial Counties will be placed under Navy jurisdiction to strengthen ongoing confines safeguard 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 territory line and restoring American sovereignty are top national priorities Burgum announced This action delivers on that commitment By working with the Navy to close long-standing safeguard gaps we are strengthening national defense protecting our population lands from unlawful use and advancing the President s agenda to put the safety and protection of the American people first 'MAIN HOTSPOT' AT NORTHERN DEMARCATION 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 critical national measure challenges and environmental degradation Militarizing the area will reportedly enhance perimeter operations while minimizing ecological damage associated with sustained illegal activity The Interior Department revealed 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 current 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 perimeter including deploying federal troops and expanding rules to crack down on illegal migration frontier measure and overall crime Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Interior and the Navy for more information