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More than 1,200 people arrested during recent Atlanta ICE operation
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Irene Wright, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More than 1,200 people were taken into custody during the operation.
A recent operation by US immigration authorities in Atlanta resulted in a significant number of arrests. The operation, which took place over the past few weeks, targeted undocumented immigrants in Georgia.
More than 1,200 people were taken into custody during the operation. The arrests were made throughout the state of Georgia.
Further details about the operation can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the arrests.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Galveston County Daily News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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