This sweeping enforcement action spans dozens of counties across Texas and includes individuals charged with illegal re-entry, human smuggling, and re-entry after removal — some with prior criminal records including DUIs, violent crimes, even manslaughter and attempted murder.

...signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, sought to deputize local and state law enforcement officers with federal immigration powers, allowing them to question, arrest, and detain individuals solely on suspicion of undocumented status.