By Epoch Times -- Crime Statistics——Bio and Archives--July 8, 2026
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed criminal charges for immigration-related violations against 325 individuals between June 27 and July 2 as part of Operation Take Back America.
Of those cases, 101 were against aliens who illegally re-entered the United States, 196 were for illegally entry, and 20 cases were against 26 individuals accused of smuggling illegal aliens in Arizona, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a July 6 statement.
“In its ongoing effort to deter unlawful immigration,” the DOJ stated.
“Protecting law enforcement officers is a key part of border vigilance, and federal prosecutors also charged two defendants for assaulting Border Patrol agents,” the department added. ---More...
325 Individuals Charged for Immigration-Related Crime Under Operation Take Back America https://t.co/VNx78wi5pr
— Crime Statistics (@TrueCrimeStats)July 8, 2026
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