The Pentagon announced a new 250-mile National Defense Area (NDA) along the Rio Grande in Texas to bolster border security, bringing the total NDA length to over 480 miles. This initiative comes as illegal border crossings have plummeted to record lows under the Trump administration.
Pentagon sets up new 250 mile military buffer zone at border with crossings at record lows
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Pentagon announced a new 250-mile National Defense Area (NDA) along the Rio Grande in Texas to bolster border security, bringing the total NDA length to over 480 miles. This initiative comes as illegal border crossings have plummeted to record lows under the Trump administration.
Trending- 1 Pentagon announced the new NDA on Wednesday.
- 2 A 170-mile NDA was set up in New Mexico in April.
- 3 A 63-mile zone was established in West Texas in May.
- 4 98 illegal migrants had their trespassing charges dismissed last month.
- 5 Between June 1 and June 22, there were 5,414 apprehensions at the border.
- 6 In May, there were just under 9,000 apprehensions of illegal immigrants.
- 7 President Donald Trump took office in January (implied 2025).
- 8 In 2023, there were points when roughly 10,000 migrants were crossing daily.
- Increased military presence and monitoring along the border.
- Continued record-low levels of illegal crossings and 'gotaways'.
- Legal challenges regarding trespassing charges for migrants in military zones.
What: The Pentagon is establishing a new 250-mile military buffer zone (National Defense Area) along the U.S. southern border in Texas.
When: Announced Wednesday; New Mexico NDA established in April; West Texas NDA established in May.
Where: Along the Rio Grande River through Cameron and Hidalgo counties, Texas. Previous NDAs in New Mexico and West Texas (Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Bliss).
Why: To bolster border security, strengthen interagency coordination, and ensure the territorial integrity of the United States’ southern border, amidst record-low illegal crossings.
How: Temporary barriers and signage are being set up, and the Joint Task Force-Southern Border will operate the zone.