Austin Justice(@AustinJustice):ICE: Removes over 1,000 criminals from Austin, many of whom are repeat offenders released by city prosecutors and judges Austin city officials: ICE is a "direct public safety risk" and ICE must "cease operations"

2026.10.06 18:24

ICE: Removes over 1,000 criminals from Austin, many of whom are repeat offenders released by city prosecutors and judges Austin city officials: ICE is a "direct public safety risk" and ICE must "cease operations"

Austin Justice@AustinJustice

2026.10.06 15:47

Austin ICE arrests are up 300% in the last couple of years. Two Austin city commissions are now urging City Council to formally ask ICE to "cease operations in Austin." Their recommendation calls ICE's presence a "direct public safety risk." Since January of last year, ICE has arrested 1,368 people in Austin who were here illegally AND had a criminal conviction or a pending criminal charge. In a county where the DA drops charges and repeat offenders walk out on bond, ICE is sometimes the only consequence they ever face If the commissions got their way, 1,368 rapists, murderers, drug dealers, and thieves would still be on the street.