Over 40 people with suspected ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested by law enforcement in Hays County, Texas. (Salvadoran Government via Getty Images)
The arrests were met with praise from some Texas officials.
"Well done warriors! Federal anti-gang task forces work. Several weeks ago I led a roundtable where we discussed exactly this!" Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, posted on X.
"Right in your backyard. [Texas DPS] is proud to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to keep Texans safe and combat TdA," Texas DPS press secretary Sheridan Nolen tweeted.
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The gang was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration, and since then there have been major efforts underway to place suspected members into custody. (Justice Department)
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There is an ongoing federal court battle between the Trump administration and U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg over using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 for some removals. In the case of the 17, it was conducted under Title 8, the White House told Fox News last week.
Fox News’ Stephen Sorace and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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