ICE HOUSTON NABS 3,593 IN SHUTDOWN SWEEP, INCLUDING SEX OFFENDERS AND GANG MEMBERS

ICE’s Houston field office reports 3,593 arrests across Southeast Texas from Oct. 1–Nov. 12, describing a surge in Enforcement and Removal Operations that focused on individuals with criminal records. ICE highlighted arrestees including sex offenders, alleged gang members, fugitives, and repeat illegal reentrants, and cited cases where prior directives or parole decisions preceded later crimes. The report aligns with recent multi-week sweeps and roadway operations in greater Houston and reflects a broader 2025 enforcement pattern in the region.