What is Colony Ridge and why is it controversial? What to know about the development targeted by Trump.
As DPS and ICE operations are underway in the Colony Ridge development here's what to know about the controversial community.
More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge immigration raids, ICE says
The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.
MS-13 gang member arrested near Colony Ridge subdivision, officials say
A member of the MS-13 gang from El Salvador has been arrested outside an infamous Houston subdivision, law enforcement officials said.
What to know about immigration crackdown taking place in Colony Ridge near Houston
A federal and state immigration crackdown was taking place Monday in the the community northeast of Houston. Gov. Greg Abbot's posted Tuesday on X that "Texas DPS Troopers & Special Agents are assisting Homeland Security Investigations, with an operation in Colony Ridge this morning."
Gov. Abbott confirms 'crime & illegal immigration' operation in Colony Ridge
NEW CANEY, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and special agents assisted Homeland Security Investigations with an operation in Colony Ridge Monday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on social media. The governor said the initiative aims to apprehend "criminals & illegal immigrants" in the Liberty County housing development.
Colony Ridge ICE raid turns locals into 'hermits,' neighborhood into ghost town
Texas officials' deportation targets on Colony Ridge have left residents hiding in their homes in fear, local says. Colony Ridge CEO supports trooper efforts.
Colony Ridge, Texas, immigration operation: 118 arrested, ICE says
Colony Ridge, Texas, during an immigration operation focused in the community north of Houston on Monday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE announces 118 arrests in Colony Ridge; agency’s Houston spokesperson confirms one arrest
Conservative state officials have previously accused the residential community north of Houston of being a safe haven for people in the country without legal status. It was not immediately clear Tuesday whether the reported number of arrests were made this week or as part of ongoing enforcement initiatives.
Streets and businesses empty in Colony Ridge amid immigration crackdowns
ICE says 118 people were arrested in the busy area of Liberty County on Monday. On Tuesday, the area was a ghost town, showing the impact of this operation.
Houston-area ICE operation leaves family devastated
Alejandra Morales said her husband, Erik Payan, is a good man and the breadwinner of their household. She said he was arrested Monday during an ICE operation.
118 arrested in Colony Ridge immigration operation near Houston, ICE officials confirm
ICE announced on X they arrested 118 people after state troopers and federal agents descended on Colony Ridge as part of an operation targeting “criminals and illegal immigrants,” releasing a smattering of charges including homicide,
Raid on notorious migrant development Colony Ridge in Texas nets 118 criminals — including accused killers and rapists
Authorities raided the notorious migrant development of Colony Ridge just north of Houston on Monday, rounding up 118 illegal ...
Gov. Abbott announces major law enforcement action at Colony Ridge
Gov. Abbott announced a law-enforcement raid in Colony Ridge, a Liberty County development that conservatives say it is a ...
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Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says
The Colony Ridge development has long been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers, think tanks and influencers who cast ...