Arizona charges 299 people for immigration crimes in week-long operation
May 28, 2026 · AZ, Mexico

Federal prosecutors in Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 299 people following enforcement operations conducted from May 9–15. The charges include 147 cases involving illegal re-entry, 137 cases for illegal entry, and 15 cases against individuals accused of smuggling. Operations involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Border Patrol, DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and ATF. The cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative.
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