In Albuquerque, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has released its weekly immigration enforcement statistics. These efforts are carried out in cooperation with the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, and other federal, state, and county agencies.
During a three-day period ending November 26, 2025, several individuals faced federal charges related to immigration offenses in New Mexico. Authorities charged 29 people with illegal reentry after deportation under 8 U.S.C. 1326. Six individuals were charged with alien smuggling under 8 U.S.C. 1324. Additionally, 54 people faced charges for illegal entry under 8 U.S.C. 1325.
Four defendants were charged with illegal entry (8 U.S.C. 1325), violating a military security regulation (50 U.S.C. 797), and entering military, naval, or Coast Guard property (18 U.S.C. 1382). These charges stem from incidents at a newly established National Defense Area in New Mexico.
The office noted that many defendants prosecuted under illegal reentry statutes had previous convictions for drug trafficking and domestic violence.
According to the release: “These cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.”
Officials clarified that these figures reflect only prosecutions by their office and do not include individuals processed administratively by immigration authorities.
The statement continued: “Under current leadership, public safety and a secure border are the top priorities for the District of New Mexico. Enhanced enforcement both at the border and in the interior of the district have yielded aliens engaged in unlawful activity or with serious criminal history, including human trafficking, sexual assault and violence against children.”
The District covers all 33 counties in New Mexico and includes approximately 180 miles along the international border with Mexico. Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in Albuquerque and Las Cruces coordinate with law enforcement partners at various levels to prosecute immigration-related offenses.
