Western District of Texas Sees Major Influx of New Federal Immigration Cases
· Texas Border Business
From May 29 to June 4, federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 297 new immigration-related criminal cases, according to U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. The cases involve charges against human smugglers and undocumented individuals with prior convictions for offenses such as DWIs, violent crimes, and illegal possession of weapons. These actions are part of Operation Take Back America, which aims to combat illegal immigration and dismantle criminal organizations. The Western District of Texas covers 68 counties and includes major cities like San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso, sharing a 660-mile border with Mexico.
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