Texas Immigration Operation Leads to Nearly 4,200 Arrests
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that a 10-day immigration operation in Texas, named Lone Star Mission, resulted in the arrest of nearly 4,200 immigrants living in the country illegally, with over 60% of those arrested reportedly having criminal histories.
Missoula, MT, October 30, 2026 — A recent 10-day immigration operation conducted in Texas has resulted in the apprehension of nearly 4,200 individuals residing in the country without legal status. The operation, identified as the Lone Star Mission, was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
According to the announcement, a significant portion of those arrested, specifically over 60%, were reported to have prior criminal histories. Further details regarding the specific types of criminal histories or the exact number of individuals with such records were not immediately available.
The Lone Star Mission focused on immigration enforcement within Texas. The operation concluded recently, with the figures for arrests and the reported criminal backgrounds being disclosed by Secretary Mullin. Specific dates for the commencement and conclusion of the operation were not provided. The names of any law enforcement agencies involved beyond the general scope of Homeland Security were also not specified. The number of arrests represents a substantial outcome for the short-term enforcement effort.
No additional information was provided regarding subsequent steps for the arrested individuals or further details about the scope or specific objectives of the Lone Star Mission beyond its reported outcomes. The total number of immigrants living in the country illegally in the region was not specified, nor was the total estimated population impacted by this operation.
The announcement did not include information about any fines or penalties issued, nor did it detail specific code violations or inspection outcomes, as the operation appears to be focused on immigration status and criminal records. The outcome of the operation has been stated as the arrest of individuals determined to be living in the country illegally.
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