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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pentagon Expands Military Role at Border with New Detention Zones
Caption: Pentagon Expands Military Role at Border with New Detention Zones. The Pentagon will establish two new military zones along the U.S.–Mexico border, allowing troops to temporarily detain migrants and trespassers without invoking the Insurrection Act. One zone will span 250 miles of the Rio Grande in Texas, managed by Joint Base San Antonio. The other will be in Yuma, Arizona, under Marine Corps control. The Trump administration, which has made immigration central to its 2024 campaign, credits military involvement for reducing illegal crossings. While previous zones have seen limited detentions, recent convictions in Texas and New Mexico signal tougher enforcement. Roughly 11,900 troops are now stationed at the border. Officials say the new zones will strengthen control, though critics argue the legal impact remains unclear. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Pentagon,U.S.–Mexico border,new military zones,detention,Rio Grande,Texas,Yuma,Arizona,Joint Base San Antonio,Marine Corps,Trump administration,immigration policy,2024 campaign,illegal crossings,11,900 troops,border enforcement,legal concerns.
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