U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a record-breaking single-day operation in South Texas, resulting in the arrest of 238 illegal immigrants.

The Harlingen Field Office, working with law enforcement partners, targeted individuals with criminal convictions including attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, and drug possession.

Among those detained was Manuel Morales-Geronimo, a Mexican national identified as a Paisas gang member with prior convictions for assault, drug possession, and illegal reentry.Jose Alfredo Castillo-Mendoza, another Mexican national, was also arrested for attempted kidnapping and sexual battery.The operation highlights ICE's focus on enhancing public safety and removing criminal aliens from communities.This comes as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration, emphasizing the removal of individuals with criminal records.

The arrests occurred amid discussions about ICE's traffic stop policies, with President Trump criticizing any potential pause as a threat to crime-fighting efforts.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement strategies and the impact of such operations on border security and community safety.