By Philip Jankowski Federal immigration officials confirmed to a Texas congressman on Friday that they are conducting a specialized operation in the Austin area and beyond to capture unauthorized immigrants with criminal records. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, confirmed that targeted operations are taking place in Central and South […]
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WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a series of targeted enforcement operations across the country. These operations targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, as well as individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who illegally re-entered […]
ICE arrests 36 fugitives across US during Operation Safe Nation and Operation No Safe Haven III
23 Sep
by Foster, on News
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 36 fugitives during concurrent nationwide operations this week – Operation Safe Nation and Operation No Safe Haven III. Of those arrested, 17 were sought because they may pose a threat to public safety or national security, including individuals suspected of providing […]
ICE removes ex-member of Guatemalan special forces linked to 1980s massacre
12 Aug
by Foster, on News
LOS ANGELES – A former member of the Guatemalan army, whom witnesses say participated in a massacre there more than three decades ago that claimed over 200 lives, was deported to his native country Wednesday, capping a longstanding effort by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to win the ex-commando’s […]