The Brief
Fifty undocumented immigrants were reportedly detained during operations in the Houston metropolitan area.
The Texas Attorney General says the operations targeted locations known for “criminal activity.”
Those who were detained were reportedly turned over to federal authorities.
HOUSTON – About 50 undocumented immigrants were reportedly detained during recent Houston-area raids.
Houston: 50 immigrants allegedly detained
What we know
According to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Office, their Criminal Investigation Division conducted raids in the Houston metropolitan area.
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The division allegedly targeted locations “known to promote or be connected with criminal activity.”
The office says 50 people were detained as a result, and the suspects were reportedly turned over to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
What we don’t know
The office did not share other details regarding the raids or the time frame in which they were conducted.
The Source
The information in this article comes from the Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.