Judge dismisses trespassing charges against people crossing US-Mexico border

theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

A federal judge in New Mexico dismissed trespassing charges against immigrants caught in military zones along the US-Mexico border. Judge Gregory Wormuth ruled that the immigrants lacked knowledge of entering these zones, thus dismissing the charges. This decision marks a setback for the Trump administration's efforts to increase penalties for illegal crossings. The judge found no probable cause and noted inadequate warning signs about entering the zones.