Texas DPS Arrests Over 3,000 Undocumented Immigrants Statewide

In 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has arrested over 3,000 undocumented immigrants statewide as part of 'Operation Lone Star 2.0,' a shift from border enforcement to assisting President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts. These arrests, largely for federal immigration violations, represent an unprecedented use of state resources traditionally reserved for federal authorities, although DPS lacks formal agreements with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws. The operation includes specialized 'strike teams' collaborating with federal agencies across Texas's major metro areas to target individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and subsequently committed crimes. DPS also supported a large ICE operation that led to over 800 additional arrests, indicating the scale of the crackdown extends beyond reported figures. Meanwhile, immigrant US military veterans like Sae Joon Park face deportation risks under policies enacted during Trump's administration, highlighting the broader impacts on immigrant communities who have served the country. These developments underscore Texas's leading role in state-level enforcement of immigration law amid a politically charged environment.