The U.S. military has created a second military zone along the border with Mexico, adding an area in Texas where troops can temporarily detain migrants or trespassers after another such area was designated in New Mexico last month.

The Defense Department says it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws.

The United States military has set up a second military zone along the border with Mexico. They have now added an area in Texas where troops can temporarily detain migrants or trespassers. This comes after another zone was newly designated in New Mexico last month.