331 Arizona Immigration Charges

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from May 23 through May 29, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 331 individuals.

1. Frame 1Arizona federal prosecutors file immigration charges against 331 people during Phoenix's May 23-29 enforcement week.
2. Frame 2The DOJ tally split the week into 146 illegal-reentry cases and 163 illegal-entry cases.
3. Frame 3Prosecutors also filed 18 smuggling cases charging 22 people accused of moving migrants in Arizona.
4. Frame 4ICE units, Border Patrol, DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals and ATF all fed or supported the cases.
5. Frame 5DOJ framed the Arizona docket as part of Operation Take Back America, its nationwide enforcement push.
6. Frame 6The next test moves to court: complaints are accusations, and prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.