A portion of the U.S.-Mexico border in California has been effectively rendered a militarized zone as the Trump administration placed it under Navy jurisdiction.
“The Department of the Interior will transfer jurisdiction of roughly 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, to the Department of the Navy for a three-year period for the Navy to establish a National Defense Area to support ongoing border security operations,” a Department of the Interior press release announced Thursday.
“The withdrawal area stretches from the western boundary of the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area to about one mile west of the California–Arizona state line. This corridor is one of the highest traffic regions for unlawful crossings along the southern border, creating significant national security challenges and contributing to environmental degradation,” the press release continued.
The land was originally reserved by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 for border protection purposes and will now be used by the Navy” to strengthen operational capabilities while reducing ecological harm associated with sustained illegal activity,” the Department noted.
By working with @USNavy to close long-standing security gaps, we are strengthening national defense, protecting our public lands from unlawful use and advancing @POTUS‘ agenda to put the safety and security of the American people FIRST! https://t.co/c2oYAdOeht
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) December 10, 2025
Read Full Article: https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/12/11/trump-secures-california-border-as-navy-steps-in-to-close-security-gaps-1609631/
