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ICE arrests 1,226 undocumented immigrants across Georgia in Operation Safe Community

Aug 8, 2026 · Georgia

ICE arrests 1,226 undocumented immigrants across Georgia in Operation Safe Community

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted Operation Safe Community across Georgia, resulting in the arrest of 1,226 undocumented immigrants. ICE officials stated that 720 of those arrested had been previously convicted of or charged with crimes, including homicide, sex crimes, assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, weapons violations, DUI, and gang-related activity. The operation targeted individuals identified as public safety or national security threats, including those with prior deportations and outstanding removal orders. Five people were arrested at a trucking company address during the operation, which was part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement initiative.

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