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NewsLa OpiniónOctober 30, 2026Los Angeles County

Department of Homeland Security announces over 4,000 arrests in Texas ICE operation

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The Department of Homeland Security reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 4,170 undocumented immigrants allegedly linked to crimes during a 10-day operation in Texas called 'Lone Star Mission'. The operation, which ran between the 19th and 29th of the current month, drew praise from DHS leadership for targeting individuals including murderers, sex offenders, drunk drivers, and human traffickers.

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Why It Matters

The operation resulted in the detention of thousands of individuals across Texas by federal and local law enforcement, while advocacy groups dispute the nature of the arrests and point out that many were detained for immigration infractions.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Homeland Security reported 4,170 undocumented foreign nationals linked to crimes were detained during a 10-day operation in Texas.
  • The operation, designated as the 'Lone Star Mission', was carried out by five regional offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between the 19th and 29th of the month.
  • DHS official Markwayne Mullin stated that those arrested included murderers, sex offenders, drunk drivers, and human traffickers.
  • Neither the agency nor officials specified the exact number of detainees who had active criminal charges or pending convictions.
  • Immigrant rights organizations and activists stated that many individuals were taken into custody specifically for administrative immigration infractions.
  • The DHS published five photographs of detainees on its website, highlighting Víctor Manuel Macías-Castro, a Mexican citizen and member of the La Línea cartel.
  • Macías-Castro had previous convictions for conspiracy to enter, transport, or harbor aliens, and was arrested on October 22 in El Paso.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationCártel de La Línea“Criminal organization linked to a detained individual.”OrganizationDepartamento de Seguridad Nacional“Reported the arrests and issued statements regarding the operation.”locationEl Paso“City where Víctor Manuel Macías-Castro was arrested on October 22.”locationTexas“Location where the 10-day operation took place.”OrganizationServicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas“Conducted the 'Lone Star Mission' operation through its five regional offices in”PersonVíctor Manuel Macías-Castro“Mexican citizen and member of the Juárez cartel wing 'La Línea' detained in El P”PersonMarkwayne Mullin“Top official of the DHS who praised the results of the operation.”