Recent developments along the U.S.-Mexico border have seen a significant increase in military presence promoted by the Trump administration, creating new militarized zones aimed at deterring illegal immigration. However, this approach has led to legal confusion and backlash, as federal judges dismissed numerous trespassing charges against migrants apprehended in these designated military areas. Reports indicate that hundreds of migrants have been charged for entering the newly established buffer zones in New Mexico and West Texas. U.S. officials, including New Mexico Senator Heinrich, are pushing for clarity on the legal ramifications of these military zones, while local authorities are grappling with the implications of these policies. The deployment of troops and the associated costs have also raised concerns about the financial burden on the Pentagon.