Western District of Texas Sees Major Influx of New Federal Immigration Cases
· Texas Border Business
Between May 29 and 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 charges target human smugglers and undocumented individuals with prior convictions for various offenses, including DWI, violent crimes, and illegal possession of weapons. This surge in cases is part of Operation Take Back America, which aims to combat illegal immigration and dismantle criminal organizations. The Western District covers 68 counties, including major cities like San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso, and shares a 660-mile border with Mexico.
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