In Albuquerque, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly report on immigration enforcement. The report covers a two-week period ending February 6, 2026, and details criminal charges filed in partnership with the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations El Paso.
According to the announcement, 124 individuals were charged with illegal reentry after deportation under federal law. Thirteen people faced charges related to alien smuggling. Additionally, 122 individuals were charged with illegal entry, while another 58 were charged both with illegal entry and violations connected to military security regulations and unauthorized entry onto military property. These latter cases stem from incidents at a newly established National Defense Area in New Mexico.
The office noted that many defendants charged with illegal reentry had previous convictions for offenses such as domestic violence, drug trafficking, aggravated assault, or prior immigration violations.
“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,” according to the statement.
The statistics provided reflect only prosecutions by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico and do not include those apprehended by immigration officials who underwent administrative processing instead of criminal prosecution.
Officials emphasized that public safety and border security remain top priorities for their office. Enhanced enforcement efforts have led to arrests involving individuals engaged in unlawful activity or with serious criminal backgrounds, including human trafficking and violent crimes against children.
The District of New Mexico includes 33 counties and shares approximately 180 miles of border with Mexico. Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in Albuquerque and Las Cruces collaborate closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on these matters.
