An ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston on July 7 as the victim's family, community advocates, and the Mexican government demanded accountability and a federal investigation.

Eight alleged Tren de Aragua members now face federal murder and kidnapping charges across Texas and Illinois following coordinated Homeland Security task force investigations announced July 1.

A Texas jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony, 19, to 35 years for stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, at a high school track meet in 2025; an appeal was filed within 24 hours of sentencing.