Overview
- ICE reports the operation ran Oct. 22–31 across Southeast Texas and resulted in 1,505 arrests.
- Arrests included 17 documented gang members, 40 aggravated felons, 13 sexual predators and one convicted murderer, according to the agency.
- ICE lists additional offenses among those arrested, including 115 aggravated assaults, 142 DWIs, 55 drug offenses, 31 weapons offenses and 255 prior illegal reentry felons.
- Officials say nearly one-third of those arrested have been ordered removed by an immigration judge, with the remainder entering court or expedited removal processes.
- DHS promoted the action on X with a post crediting President Trump and Secretary Noem for having “unleashed ICE,” as local ICE leadership highlighted specific arrests and public-safety goals.