Pentagon to establish two military zones along southern border

Published June 26, 2025 3:12pm ET



The Department of Defense is establishing two new military zones along the U.S.-Mexico border to support enforcement efforts against illegal border crossings. 

The initiative marks the latest step in the Trump administration’s strategy to enhance military involvement in border security operations, amid a notable decline in illegal migrant crossings in recent months.

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