ICE Arrests More Than 120 Ille... Note

ICE Arrests More Than 120 Illegal Immigrants At Memphis Nightclub

Federal immigration officers arrested 121 illegal immigrants at a Memphis nightclub during a multiagency enforcement action. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement led Operation Corral Light at the El Corralon nightclub. Those taken into custody included individuals with criminal histories involving larceny, drug possession, and assault. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin linked the arrests to crime reduction efforts in Memphis. He stated that the arrests contribute to the administration's success in combating crime. Scott Ladwig described the operation as a priority for enforcing the law and protecting the public. The DHS highlighted that some arrested individuals had serious prior offenses. The operation aligns with broader federal efforts to address high violent crime rates in Memphis. Memphis has the highest per-capita violent crime rate among major U.S. cities. A federal task force has been working to reduce crime and has made numerous arrests and firearm recoveries.
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