Federal immigration authorities have detained multiple individuals with criminal histories in recent enforcement actions across different states.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, working with local law enforcement, detained a Mexican national with gang affiliations and a criminal record including second-degree murder charges. The operation took place last Monday as part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.

Separately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the detention of a Vietnamese man previously convicted of murder in a 1996 case. The individual had been convicted of shooting a Texas woman five times during a robbery and shooting spree. ICE has announced plans to proceed with deportation proceedings.

In Kansas, immigration authorities have also taken into custody the former mayor of Coldwater on charges related to illegal voting. The detention represents a potential step toward deportation proceedings for the former municipal official.

These cases highlight ongoing federal immigration enforcement operations targeting individuals with criminal backgrounds or violations of immigration law. The detentions span multiple states and involve various types of criminal history, from violent crimes to election-related violations.