On Wednesday, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of 18 immigrants at a worksite in Pass Christian.

The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.

ICE's social media post said those arrested were charged with an array of crimes, including criminal sexual conduct, homicide, theft and drug offenses.

As the Trump Administration intensifies immigration enforcement nationwide, undocumented immigrants and their loved ones are on high alert. The passage of the Laken Riley Act in Congress has heightened the risk of detention and deportation for undocumented immigrants,

President Trump made it clear on the campaign trail that cracking down on immigration is one of his main priorities, vowing to track down, arrest, and deport people residing in the U.S. without legal status.