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One Third Of The Border Is Now Covered By Military Zones Allowing Troops To Detain Migrants

Stryker armored vehicle in Sunland Park, New Mexico (Credit: Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

One third of the southern border is now covered by military zones, which allow troops to detain migrants attempting to enter the country unlawfully.

The Associated Press detailed that the zones are being patrolled by at least 7,600 armed forces members as the Trump administration ramps up the presence of troops at the border.

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