Nearly 1,500 arrested in San Antonio region ICE enforcement surge since January
Nearly 1,500 people have been arrested in the San Antonio region since January, including workers picked up at job sites. One woman described her husband's arrest while leaving a city work site with coworkers.
Jul 8, 2026San Antonio, TX

Federal immigration enforcement in the San Antonio region has intensified, with ICE data showing nearly 1,500 arrests since January 2025. The arrests include approximately 900 people with criminal convictions, over 400 facing pending criminal charges, and about 140 accused of other immigration violations. Local families report increased pressure and concern, particularly after recent enforcement operations at Hardberger Park and plans for a new ICE detention facility on the East Side. One woman described her husband's arrest after he and coworkers were stopped while leaving a city work site, noting that workers have become targets at job locations.
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