Ankara: The Trump administration is reportedly developing a plan to establish a militarized zone along the southern border of the US state of New Mexico, a long-standing demand of conservative policymakers, according to local media reports. This zone would be staffed by active-duty US troops with the authority to detain migrants crossing into the country unlawfully, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

According to Anadolu Agency, discussions have focused on converting a section of the border into a military installation, which would legally allow US soldiers to apprehend migrants who enter the area. These individuals would then be held until they can be transferred to immigration authorities.