Houston ICE Operation Captures Over 3,500 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Just Six Weeks Amid Shutdown – houston365.info

Over a challenging six-week stretch coinciding with a federal government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston successfully detained more than 3,500 undocumented individuals with criminal backgrounds. This extensive operation, covering multiple jurisdictions across Texas, concentrated on removing those convicted of serious offenses, including violent acts and drug-related crimes. Despite the operational constraints imposed by the shutdown, ICE maintained a strong commitment to safeguarding public safety through targeted enforcement.

Highlights of the Houston ICE enforcement initiative include:

• Total arrests: 3,574 undocumented immigrants with criminal records
• Operation timeframe: Six weeks during the federal government shutdown
• Focus: Individuals with felony convictions and repeat offenders
• Geographic scope: Houston metropolitan area and…