Judge Drops Charges – Border Invaders Get a FREE PASS!
Another activist judge has sabotaged America’s border security, giving illegal aliens a free pass to invade military zones while our own citizens face jail time for stepping out of line.
At a Glance
- U.S. Judge Gregory Wormuth dismissed trespassing charges against migrants caught entering a military zone along the U.S.-Mexico border
- The judge ruled migrants couldn’t be convicted because they were supposedly “unaware” they were entering a restricted military zone
- The military zone, established in April along 180 miles of border, was designed to impose tougher penalties on illegal crossers
- This ruling directly undermines Trump administration efforts to secure the border through stronger enforcement measures
- Up to 339 migrants had been charged for illegally entering the New Mexico military area as of May 9
Judge Creates Border Security Loophole Big Enough to March an Army Through
Just when you thought our immigration system couldn’t get any more dysfunctional, along comes a federal judge to create yet another loophole for illegal aliens. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth has dismissed trespassing charges against migrants caught inside a military zone along the southern border, effectively rolling out the welcome mat for those who ignore our nation’s sovereignty. His absurd justification? The migrants supposedly didn’t know they were entering a restricted military zone – as if anyone accidentally stumbles across an international boundary guarded by armed troops.
The New Mexico National Defense Area was established in April along 180 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, with U.S. Army troops patrolling to reinforce our nation’s boundary. This military zone represented a serious attempt to impose actual consequences on those violating our border – with potential penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for trespassers, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. But apparently, enforcing our own borders is just too much to ask in today’s America, where the rights of foreign nationals routinely trump the security interests of actual citizens.
The “I Didn’t Know” Defense Works… But Only for Illegal Aliens
Judge Wormuth’s ruling hinged on the claim that prosecutors failed to prove migrants knew they were entering a restricted area. Let that sink in. These individuals knowingly crossed an international border illegally, but we’re supposed to believe they had no idea they might be entering restricted territory. This level of judicial coddling would be comical if it weren’t so dangerous. Try using the “I didn’t know” defense next time you trespass on federal property or violate any other law – you’ll quickly find yourself behind bars unless, apparently, you’re here illegally.
“Let me be clear: if you cross into the National Defense Area, you will be charged to the FULLEST extent of the law,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared in a post on the social platform X.
So much for that. While the defense secretary makes tough statements, activist judges ensure those words remain empty threats. Defense attorneys successfully argued that warning signs were inadequate – never mind that crossing any international border without permission is illegal regardless of signage. Up to May 9, 339 migrants had been charged for illegally entering the military zone, but now those prosecutions are in jeopardy thanks to judicial interference.
A Pattern of Judicial Obstruction Against Border Security
This isn’t the first time judges have undermined executive efforts to control our borders. Earlier this year, federal judges also challenged the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan migrants with suspected ties to the dangerous Tren de Aragua criminal organization. Meanwhile, these same judges seem unconcerned about American citizens facing the crushing impact of unfettered illegal immigration on their communities, schools, and hospitals. The message from the bench is clear: America’s sovereignty and security takes a back seat to the “rights” of those breaking our laws.
That quote from a former defense official, meant as a criticism of enforcement efforts, actually reveals the frustration of those trying to enforce our laws while facing constant judicial roadblocks. When every attempt to secure the border is met with judges finding “one weird trick” to invalidate enforcement, we’re no longer a nation of laws but a nation of loopholes. The government is expected to appeal Wormuth’s orders, but the damage is done – another signal has been sent that America’s borders are merely suggestions, not hard boundaries to be respected.
