ICE officers in Houston deported 174 criminal aliens, including 24 gang members, with a total of 610 criminal convictions in the U.S. The group had 415 prior removals. Some members had convictions for serious offenses like homicide, rape, child sex offenses, and human smuggling.
Key Points
ICE deported 174 criminal aliens, including 24 gang members, from Houston
The group had 610 criminal convictions and 415 prior removals from the U.S.
Some members had convictions for serious offenses like homicide, rape, and child sex offenses
ICE is conducting targeted deportation operations in the Houston area
Pros
Removal of dangerous criminal aliens from the U.S.
Preventing potential repeat offenses by deported individuals
Highlighting the work of ICE in apprehending and removing criminal aliens
Cons
Possible challenges in preventing these individuals from attempting to re-enter the U.S.
Concerns about the number of prior removals and criminal convictions of the deported individuals