ICE arrested 3,600 criminal aliens in Houston, targeting “worst of the worst” during government shutdown

• ICE arrested nearly 3,600 illegal immigrants in Houston during the six-week government shutdown. Targets included violent offenders, child predators, gang members and repeat deportees.
• Among those arrested: Leo Michel Acosta Sanchez (wanted for homicide via Interpol Red Notice), Angel Gabriel Ramirez-Robles (convicted of child sexual assault, twice deported) and MS-13 member Ramiro Ricardo Maldonado-Trevino (multiple illegal entries, alien smuggling conviction). DHS claims these arrests reflect Trump’s “most secure border in American history” policy.
• ICE used advanced software to identify high-priority targets. Agents relied on license-plate tracking and criminal databases to focus on felons and child predators.
• Following similar operations in Los Angeles, D.C., Chicago and Charlotte, New Orleans is next. Border Patrol agents will assist, but local police refuse cooperation. Previous raids (like Charlotte’s) caused panic, with 30,000+ students absent from schools.
• Supporters argue ICE is removing dangerous criminals to protect communities. Critics claim operations terrorize immigrant neighborhoods and disrupt families. Debate continues as Trump’s immigration crackdown expands.

During the six-week government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a sweeping operation in Houston, arresting nearly 3,600 criminal illegal aliens—many with violent histories, including child predators, gang members and repeat offenders.

The operation, described by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials as targeting the “worst of the worst,” underscores the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies amid political gridlock in Washington.

High-profile arrests highlight public safety threat

Among those arrested were individuals with extensive criminal records, including:

• Leo Michel Acosta Sanchez, a Mexican national wanted for aggravated intentional homicide under an Interpol Red Notice.
• Angel Gabriel Ramirez-Robles, a twice-deported Mexican national convicted of sexual assault of a child.
• Ramiro Ricardo Maldonado-Trevino, an MS-13 gang member with six prior illegal entries and a conviction for alien smuggling.
• Noi Ly, a Cambodian national convicted of aggravated kidnapping, burglary and theft.
• Gustavo Chacha Cano, a Mexican national convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “Under President [Donald] Trump and Secretary [Kristi] Noem, we have the most secure border in American history, and the days of illegal aliens breaking America’s laws with impunity are OVER.”

New tactics yield mass arrests

ICE officials revealed that the Houston operation utilized advanced software to pinpoint clusters of high-priority targets, allowing agents to “overrun” areas with coordinated raids rather than conducting isolated apprehensions. Officers relied on license-plate checks and criminal databases to establish probable cause before focusing on aggravated felonies and sex crimes against children.

A Houston ICE representative told Breitbart that the strategy marked a shift from traditional enforcement methods.

“Instead of sending two or three teams, we flood the zone,” the official said.

Expanding crackdown: New Orleans next

Sources indicate that New Orleans will be the next city targeted in Trump’s immigration enforcement surge, following similar operations in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago and Charlotte. Border Patrol agents are expected to arrive soon, though local police have stated they will not participate.

The Charlotte operation, led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, sparked significant unrest, including violent clashes and school absences, BrightU.AI‘s Enoch notes. Over 30,000 students—more than 20% of Charlotte’s public school population—stayed home amid deportation fears, with some elementary schools reporting absentee rates exceeding 50%.

The Houston arrests demonstrate ICE’s intensified focus on removing violent offenders, even during government shutdowns. Critics argue that such operations sow fear in immigrant communities, while supporters contend they are necessary to uphold public safety. With New Orleans next in line, the debate over federal immigration enforcement—and its broader societal impact—shows no signs of fading.

Watch the video below where the ICE director vows to deliver the largest deportation in American history.

This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

InfoWars.com

Breitbart.com

BrightU.ai

Brighteon.com