Judicial Ruling

Defense Restricted Zones - Trespass Charges Dismissed

Chief Magistrate Judge Wormuth dismissed nearly 100 trespass charges against undocumented migrants in defense restricted military zones in New Mexico, finding the government failed to show migrants knew they entered restricted zones. Migrants could still be deported for illegal entry.

Ruling Against

Case Details

Chief Magistrate Judge Wormuth dismissed nearly 100 trespass charges against undocumented migrants in defense restricted military zones in New Mexico, finding the government failed to show migrants knew they entered restricted zones. Migrants could still be deported for illegal entry.

Date Filed

2025-05-16

Status

Ruling Against

Court

U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico

Outcome

Nearly 100 charges dismissed

Related Executive Actions (1)

Securing the Southern Border and Resumption of Border Wall Construction

Directs DHS to resume border wall construction, deploy additional Border Patrol agents, and reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy. Declares a national emergency at the southern border to unlock military construction funding and establishes defense restricted military zones.

Partially Implemented
Executive OrderImmigration
Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense
1 challenge2025-01-20

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • Undocumented migrants (defendants)
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