The Christian Science Monitor discusses the establishment of new "national defense areas" along the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration, where military personnel can detain individuals, including citizens and unauthorized immigrants, for trespassing. This marks a significant shift in the military's role at the border and has generated a range of reactions from locals, some viewing it as necessary for security and others expressing concerns about transparency, legality, and the impact on their communities and the environment. The article highlights confusion among local law enforcement and legal challenges regarding the clarity and awareness of these new zones and regulations. It also mentions that this expansion of military involvement comes at a time of historically low illegal border crossings.

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