10% of Harris County Jail Inmates Wanted by ICE

A report reveals that over 1,100 inmates in a Texas jail are illegal migrants with ICE detainers, many accused of violent crimes.

Records from Harris County Jail show 1,170 inmates have ICE detainers, representing 10% of the total jail population.
Nearly half of these detained migrants are charged with violent crimes, including sexual assault and murder.
Among the cases, 174 involve sexual assault charges, with over half of these involving children under 14.
22 out of 75 murder cases linked to migrants are classified as capital murder, highlighting the severity of charges.
Concerns are raised about immigration policies, with victims' families and local officials calling for stricter enforcement.