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Original Date Announced
April 15, 2025Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the emergency withdrawal and transfer of administrative jurisdiction over federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico. Approximately 109,651 acres will be transferred to the Army for three years. The transfer is meant to enable the Army to support U.S. Border Patrol operations.
A statement released by the Interior Department states that "[t]he Department of the Army requested the withdrawal and transfer of these lands on an emergency basis to allow for the increase in regular patrols by federal personnel, construction of infrastructure to prevent unlawful entry, disrupt foreign terrorist threats to the U.S., and to curb illegal cross-border activities, such as unlawful migration, narcotics trafficking, migrant smuggling, and human trafficking."
Trump 2.0 [ID # 1685]
2025.04.15 Secretary of the Interior Transfers Federal Lands Along New Mexico Border to the Army to Protect ResourcesEffective Date
April 15, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: BorderAssociated or Derivative Policies
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