ICE Deports 174 Criminal Noncitizens with Extensive Records in Houston Operation

The deported group, with over 600 criminal convictions and 415 prior deportations, underscores the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement efforts.

Between March 17 and 28, 2025, ICE deported 174 individuals from Houston, collectively holding over 600 criminal convictions.
The deported group had been previously removed from the U.S. a combined 415 times, highlighting systemic challenges in border enforcement.
Notable cases included a 36-year-old deported 39 times and convicted of illegal reentry four times, and a 48-year-old with 25 criminal convictions, including narcotics and domestic violence offenses.
A 50-year-old confirmed Florencia 13 gang member with prior convictions for aggravated assault and other crimes was deported for the ninth time.
ICE emphasized the operation as part of its mission to protect public safety and restore integrity to immigration laws under the Trump administration's policies.