US begins prosecuting migrants for breaching ‘military zone’ near border

The U.S. has designated a new military zone in New Mexico along its border with Mexico as part of national defense, leading to criminal prosecutions for those who enter illegally despite the charges being classified as misdemeanors but carrying significant penalties such as up to a year in prison. Critics argue that this escalation in military presence is raising tensions and compromising border security while prioritizing military actions over humanitarian concerns, with groups like the American Civil Liberties Union expressing opposition to potential overreach into civilian areas.