In a decisive movement around the New Mexico borderlands, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum declared an emergency withdrawal and handed over roughly 109,651 acres of territory to the might of the Army. This swift shuffle of jurisdiction, detailed in documents and announced in person by Burgum, is set to last for three years, though those with claims already staked in that soil will see their rights observed.
What's got everyone talking is the reason behind this land transfer – it's about clamping down on the free-for-all at the border. The Army, now holding the reins, is expected to ramp up patrols, throw up some serious infrastructure to block illegal crossings, and snuff out threats foreign and domestic, including narcotics and human trafficking. Floating above this scene of militarized eco-gardenship, as Secretary Burgum stated, "Securing our border and protecting our nation’s resources go hand in hand," as reported by the official Department of the Interior.
The call for this land-transfer SOS came straight from the Department of the Army, urgent in its plea. With a nod to national security, they're looking to thwart any unwelcome footfalls on American soil. It seems they're determined to stamp out not just the usual suspects - illegal immigration and drug running - but also to put a damper on more ominous affairs like terrorist threats and the grim markets of human life.
These moves follow in the trudging steps of President Trump's declaration of a national emergency. Aiming to staunch the flow of illegality with brute force, Trump ordered his administration to pitch in with muscle. The Department of the Interior was not shy, meeting the President's mandate while reinforcing a fortress along the United States' southern edge, as confirmed by the official press release.
