💨 Abstract

The first trial under the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute immigrants for entering militarized zones in Texas resulted in an acquittal. Adely Vanessa De La Cruz-Alvarez was acquitted of unauthorized access to a militarized zone, but convicted of entering the country illegally. A lawyer involved celebrated the outcome, and prosecutors vowed to continue aggressive pursuit of such cases, aiming to increase the deportation of immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff