The Pentagon will set up two military zones in Texas and Arizona to allow troops to temporarily detain migrants, backing Trump's strategy.

The Pentagon will create two new military zones along the border with Mexico that will allow US troops to temporarily detain migrants without using the Insurrection Act. The move supports the strategy of Donald Trump, who has made immigration a centerpiece of his 2024 bid. Although the zones have had mixed results in deterring illegal immigration, some 11,900 troops are already at the border, contributing to a drop in illegal crossings.