ICE Confirms Targeted Enforcement Operations in Fort Worth, Texas
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were present in Fort Worth, Texas, over the weekend, conducting targeted enforcement operations. An ICE spokesperson confirmed to the Fort Worth Report that these operations were intelligence-driven and aimed at apprehending specific individuals, rather than broad enforcement sweeps. The Fort Worth Police Department stated that it does not conduct or direct ICE operations, but was informed of ICE's presence. Reports of ICE activity, including video footage of agents in the Riverside neighborhood, circulated on social media, prompting local officials to address community concerns. Fort Worth City Council members Carlos Flores and Jeanette Martinez confirmed the presence of ICE agents and advised residents on their rights if approached by immigration officials. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office clarified that its involvement with ICE is limited to operations within correctional facilities, specifically through the 287(g) program, which allows deputies t...