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03-04-2025
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ICE says it deported 174 criminal migrants from Texas, including a man with 39 illegal entries
A two-week clampdown on illegal immigration in Texas has resulted in more than 170 criminal migrants being arrested and deported to Mexico, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE Houston said Thursday that those arrested included two convicted on homicide-related charges, and Julian Estrada-Garcia, an alien from Mexico who had illegally entered the U.S. 39 times. In total, 174 criminal illegal migrants, including 24 gang members, were nabbed in the operation from March 17 through March 28. Man Charged With Making Threats Against Ice Agents, Dhs Sec Kristi Noem In 'Alarming' Social Media Posts The group accounted for 610 criminal convictions with four convictions for rape or sexual assault and five convictions for child sex offenses. Other serious offenses included 146 convictions for driving while intoxicated, 72 convictions for aggravated assault or assault, while other offenses included eight hit and runs, human smuggling convictions and drug trafficking. Read On The Fox News App Bret Bradford, field office director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston, said the operation was a small snapshot of the work ICE agents carry out every day to enhance public safety. It follows a previous weeklong multiagency operation in the area that netted nearly 543 criminal migrants, seven of whom were gang members. Man Posts Video Urging People To 'Shoot At Ice Agents On Sight' "Each day they put their lives on the line to apprehend and remove dangerous criminal aliens, transnational gang members and foreign fugitives who have illegally entered the U.S. and are preying on innocent, hardworking Texans," Bradford said. "Fueled by our unwavering commitment to protect the public from harm, and united in our determination to restore integrity to our nation's system of laws, ICE will continue to aggressively pursue and remove anyone who threatens the safety of our communities and the national security of our country." Many of the criminal migrants removed to Mexico during the most recent period have illegally entered the U.S. numerous times. The 36-year-old Mexican national who entered the U.S. 39 times has been convicted of illegal entry four times and once for DWI, dangerous drugs and fraud. A 48-year-old now-deported Mexican national was previously removed 13 times and has 25 criminal convictions, including seven for narcotics offenses. Meanwhile, a 50-year-old Florencia 13 gang member who had been deported eight times was also booted from the country. He has convictions for domestic violence and drug possession, among other serious crimes. Two other now-deported Mexican nationals had been removed seven times and racked up 11 DWI convictions between them. The Trump administration has deported more than 100,000 illegal migrants in the 10 weeks since Donald Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20, according to a New York Post report that cited a Department of Homeland Security official. The large totals mean the president is on course to fulfill a key campaign promise of carrying out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history. Fox News' Brooke Taylor contributed to this article source: ICE says it deported 174 criminal migrants from Texas, including a man with 39 illegal entries
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03-04-2025
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ICE Houston deports 174 immigrants with 610 criminal convictions combined
The Brief ICE Houston announced the deportation of 174 immigrants between March 17-28 who had a combined 610 criminal convictions. The group included 24 gang members and several people who had already been removed from the country before, officials say. The immigrants were deported to Mexico. HOUSTON - ICE Houston says they deported 174 immigrants over a two-week period who accounted for 610 criminal convictions combined. According to ICE Houston, the immigrants were deported to Mexico between March 17 and March 28. The agency says many of them have illegally entered the U.S. multiple times and have been convicted of multiple criminal offenses. What they're saying "This is just a small snapshot of the amazing work that the brave men and women at ICE do every day to enhance public safety in Southeast Texas," said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford. "Each day they put their lives on the line to apprehend and remove dangerous criminal aliens, transnational gang members and foreign fugitives who have illegally entered the U.S. and are preying on innocent, hardworking Texans. Fueled by our unwavering commitment to protect the public from harm, and united in our determination to restore integrity to our nation's system of laws, ICE will continue to aggressively pursue and remove anyone who threatens the safety of our communities and the national security of our country." By the numbers According to ICE Houston, those deported included 24 gang members. As a group, the 174 immigrants accounted for 610 criminal convictions and 415 removals from the U.S., the agency says. Officials say notable convictions include: 2 convictions for homicide-related offenses 4 convictions for rape or sexual assault 5 convictions for child sex offenses 72 convictions for aggravated assault or assault 49 convictions for theft-related offenses 5 convictions for firearms offenses 83 convictions for drug trafficking or drug possession-related offenses 146 convictions for driving while intoxicated 8 convictions for hit-and-run 22 convictions for human smuggling-related offenses Dig deeper According to ICE Houston, some of those deported include the following: A 36-year-old criminal alien from Mexico who has been removed from the U.S. 39 times and has been convicted of illegal entry four times and once for DWI, dangerous drugs, and fraud. A 48-year-old criminal alien from Mexico who has been removed from the U.S. 13 times and has 25 criminal convictions including seven for narcotics offenses, six for resisting arrest, two for identity theft, two for domestic violence, two for assault, and once for battery, larceny, kidnapping, illegal entry, illegal reentry, and destruction of evidence. A 50-year-old criminal alien from Mexico and documented Florencia 13 gang member who has been removed from the U.S. eight times and has been convicted of domestic violence, battery, possession of stolen property, drug possession, aggravated assault with a gun, and illegal entry. A 60-year-old criminal alien from Mexico who has been removed from the U.S. seven times and has been convicted of eight DWIs, and once for assault and illegal reentry. A 46-year-old criminal alien from Mexico who has been removed from the U.S. seven times and has been convicted three times for DWI, four times for illegal entry, twice for illegal reentry, twice for obstruction, and once for immigration fraud, narcotics possession, and burglary. The Source The information in this article comes from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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07-03-2025
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20 migrants in custody after ICE operation at Spring business
The Brief ICE Houston conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Texas Couplings LLC in Spring, Texas. Twenty undocumented migrants are in custody at Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe. ICE agents were investigating after discrepancies during an I-9 audit for Texas Couplings. According to ICE, part of their strategy is using I-9 inspection program to prevent illegal employment. HOUSTON - In an operation on Tuesday, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took 20 undocumented migrants into custody in Spring. ICE reports they discovered discrepancies during an I-9 audit for a local business and were investigating. What we know According to the agency, officials conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Texas Couplings LLC for alleged violations of US employment law. The operation followed the discovery of substantial discrepancies during an I-9 audit. At the location, they found 20 migrants and took them into custody for administrative immigration violations. They were taken to Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe. The backstory The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 requires employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of all individuals they hire, and to document that information using the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Part of ICE Homeland Security Investigation's (HSI) strategy is using the I-9 inspection program to promote compliance with the law and prevent illegal employment, the agency stated. ICE HSI focuses on looking into employers who knowingly break the law. They use I-9 audits and civil fines to encourage compliance. The other side "For me and my sister, it's been hard. It's been confusing. We are shocked that this could happen," said a family member of one of the detainees. The family member asked to remain anonymous. "We understand the laws that are in place, but you don't really know until it happens to you or a loved one." The Mexican family, who have lived in the United States for 30 years, expressed concern for their 65-year-old father, who had been working at Texas Couplings for 14 years. "My dad is older, and we're just concerned for his health and where they're going to take him. If they're going to deport them or not. The unknown. It's just scary," the family member added. When asked about the father's immigration status, the family member confirmed, "He is undocumented. He's not a criminal besides being undocumented." What's next ICE Houston stated that no further information will be provided at this time, as the investigation into suspected violations of federal law is ongoing. The Source FOX 26's Jonathan Majia spoke on the phone with the daughter of one of the detained undocumented immigrants and confirmed the operation with an ICE Houston spokesperson who sent a statement about the operation.
