Texas Scorecard By Addie Hovland April 6, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the southern and western districts of Texas continue to report a high volume of illegal immigration cases and related crimes.
Federal prosecutors announced more than 700 immigration-related cases were filed last week in west and south Texas. The actions are all part of a nationwide initiative set out by the Trump administration to repel illegal immigration and protect local communities from violent crime.
Last week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas reported over 500 cases filed, a new record high set since the implementation of Operation Take Back America.
These cases include charges filed for illegal entry, reentry following prior removal, and human smuggling crimes. The district reports that many of these individuals have prior felony charges, which include narcotics, assault, immigration offenses, and firearm charges.
Among those facing charges is Jose Garza Lopez, a Mexican national who law enforcement discovered near Bonito. According to the district, he was removed in June 2023 and has prior convictions for transporting illegal aliens, assault with a deadly weapon, and two convictions for possession with intent to distribute.
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https://texasscorecard.com/federal/south-texas-federal-prosecutors-file-record-breaking-number-of-illegal-immigration-cases/
