The Brief
- Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Kyle and Buda this week without giving prior notice to local law enforcement or county officials.
- A video showing a Salvadorian national with a bloody face during a Kyle arrest has sparked local concern and a request for medical assistance.
- Hays County officials expressed frustration over the lack of communication from federal authorities and emphasized that local police are not participating in the operations.
HAYS COUNTY, Texas – The cities of Kyle and Buda have confirmed that earlier this week ICE operations took place within city limits.
The new wave of activity has drawn new fears from Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, who says that the Department of Homeland Security gave no warning that these operations would be taking place.
“It’s always historically been a courtesy to inform local agencies on the ground of what’s going on in our own communities,” Becerra told FOX 7. …