Nearly 100 illegal aliens had misdemeanor trespassing charges dismissed by Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth in Las Cruces, citing probable cause issues. The charges were related to crossing into a newly designated National Defense Area in New Mexico.
Key Points
Dismissal of misdemeanor trespassing charges against nearly 100 illegal aliens
Federal judge ruling in favor of the illegal aliens citing probable cause issues
New criminal charges under U.S. law for illegal border crossers in a National Defense Area
Designated area along the New Mexico-Mexico border under Department of Defense control
Enhanced military patrols and surveillance in the designated area