Galveston County Immigration Enforcement: From Stops to Arrests
Galveston County adopted a 287(g) jail program, allowing local officers to screen booked individuals and honor ICE detainers.…
Vivian Chen is the Immigration Enforcement Correspondent at VisaVerge.com, where she tracks ICE operations, deportation policy, detention conditions, and the real-world impact of enforcement actions on immigrant communities. Her reporting turns fast-moving enforcement developments — raids, court rulings, and agency directives — into clear, accurate coverage readers can rely on. Vivian's work helps families and advocates understand their rights and the shifting realities of immigration enforcement in the United States.
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