Federal immigration raids in Galveston County on Sunday led to four arrests and were part of a national effort to apprehend violent offenders. The operation, involving multiple federal agencies, has sparked local debate and unconfirmed social media rumors.
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On Sunday, federal immigration raids in Galveston and Texas City led to four arrests as part of a nationwide initiative targeting violent offenders residing in the U.S. without legal status. Officials highlighted that the emphasis was on individuals who have deportation orders rather than on employees in local businesses.
The operation in the Houston area focused on 75 individuals under deportation orders, with further raids taking place in cities such as Chicago. Across the nation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted 956 arrests on Sunday and issued 554 detainer requests for individuals in jails and other facilities. The Washington Post reports that ICE has allegedly raised its daily arrest targets from several hundred to a range of 1,200 to 1,500.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office played a role in the arrests, as unverified social media reports sparked speculation about immigration raids occurring at retail and fast-food establishments. The reports divided local residents, with some backing the enforcement efforts while others voiced worries for immigrant families in search of safety and employment.
The federal agencies involved were Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, DEA, and ATF. The operation was carried out under Title 8 authority, with an emphasis on violent offenders. The Department of Homeland Security has recently broadened its directive, enabling various agencies to aid in the identification and capture of undocumented migrants.
The operation conducted on Sunday is indicative of a larger initiative associated with former President Donald Trump’s commitment to capture and remove millions of undocumented immigrants, a policy that remains a source of intense debate throughout the country.
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