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Trump Administration Transfers 110,000 Acres to Army in Border Security Push

The land transfer marks an escalation in militarized border control efforts, with plans to extend the strategy to Texas in the coming weeks.

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A U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicle is seen near at the U.S.-Mexico border in Sunland Park, New Mexico, U.S., March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo
U.S Army Spc. Luis Nito, assigned to 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assigned to Joint Task Force - Southern Border, conducts surveillance at the southern border, near Santa Teresa, N.M., March 27, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force – Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Crist Joseph)

Overview

  • The Trump administration has transferred nearly 110,000 acres of federal land in New Mexico to the Army to enhance border security under a declared national emergency on illegal immigration.
  • The land will be used for military patrols and infrastructure development to deter illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human smuggling.
  • This move builds on a 2019 land transfer during Trump's first term and reflects an effort to consolidate military control along the southern border.
  • Plans are underway to expand the strategy to Texas, creating a continuous military-controlled area to strengthen border enforcement capabilities.
  • The initiative also aims to protect ecologically sensitive areas and cultural sites from damage caused by unregulated crossings and illegal activity.