May 19, 2025

Trespassing charges dismissed at border

 Newsworthy -  A federal judge delivered a blow to President Trump’s border security strategy by dismissing trespassing charges against 98 illegal migrants arrested in a newly established military zone in New Mexico.

  • U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth dismissed trespassing charges against 98 migrants who entered a military zone at the New Mexico border.
  • The judge ruled the government failed to prove migrants knew they were entering a restricted area despite posted warning signs.
  • This ruling represents a significant setback to Trump administration efforts to impose stricter penalties on illegal border crossers.
  • While trespassing charges were dismissed, migrants still face charges for illegal entry into the United States.
  • The military zones are part of President Trump’s broader strategy to achieve “100 percent operational control” of the southern border.

 

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