Recently, about 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton in Southern California were deployed to Yuma, Arizona, to support security along the U.S.-Mexico border. Their mission includes reinforcing barriers, placing signs, and monitoring activity — all while respecting limits: they won’t carry out searches, seizures, or arrests. 🚧
This move isn’t new. Over the past year under President Donald Trump, several National Defense Areas (NDAs) have been set up in Arizona, including near Yuma, to tighten border control. An NDA is a militarized zone with enhanced security measures like drones 🛸, sensors, walls, and razor wire.
Under NDA status, military personnel can detain people suspected of trespassing on base land and hand them to federal law enforcement — potentially leading to federal trespassing charges.
The newest zone spans parts of California’s Imperial County and eastern San Diego County, reflecting the ongoing push for tougher border measures.
For young adults in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this highlights a global trend: governments around the world are rethinking migration and security. From the U.S.-Mexico border to Southeast Asia’s land crossings, finding the balance between safety and humanitarian concerns remains a hot topic. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
