US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, which could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants, U.S.
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2 developments- Apr 12, 2025US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
- Apr 15, 2025Only center coverage:President turns over federal land to military
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Quiet for 532 daysLast development · Apr 15, 2025 — President turns over federal land to military
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1 viewpointRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, Boston
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5 viewpointsPresident Trump plans to turn hundreds of miles of land at the border into a U.S. Army base
Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· The Republic, WDIO Duluth, +3 more
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1 viewpointRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Odessa American
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say - The Daily Reporter