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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

32 hours ago

Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona

The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 days ago

Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings

The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinic

The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Appeals court rules Trump can deploy National Guard to LA for now

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

3 weeks ago

LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says

The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.

By Noah Robertson

4 weeks ago