ICE Houston arrests 277 noncitizens with criminal records in Southeast Texas operation
By Amber KitePublished April 23, 2026 9:48am CDTHoustonFOX Local
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(Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE))
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ICE arrested 277 noncitizens with criminal records during a two-week targeted operation across 58 Southeast Texas counties.
The group held 751 total convictions, including high-profile cases involving homicide, gang activity, and child exploitation.
Officials used the arrests to warn against local "sanctuary" policies, arguing that limiting cooperation with federal agents endangers public safety.
HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced Wednesday the arrest of 277 noncitizens with criminal records during a concentrated two-week enforcement operation in Southeast Texas.
ICE arrested 277 in 2-week operation
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