DHS Debunks False Narratives About Shooting of Illegal Alien in Austin Texas

CORRECT THE RECORD: @DHSgov Debunks False Narratives About Shooting of Illegal Alien in Austin, Texashttps://t.co/flcYZWsbzt

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 22, 2026

… media, far-left activists, and sanctuary politicians regarding the shooting of a criminal illegal alien, who entered under the Biden Administration, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Austin, Texas.

“Sanctuary politicians and the mainstream media have wasted no time in spreading lies about an ICE officer-involved shooting of an illegal alien in Austin, Texas,” said Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Contrary to their claims, this person is an illegal alien who has no legal status to be here and has been given some of the best medical care he’s ever received in his life. No amount of smears and false narratives will slow down ICE from doing its job by removing dangerous illegal aliens from our communities and making America safe again. Sanctuary politicians may continue to shamelessly protect illegal aliens, but the Trump Administration will remain focused on protecting the American people.” CLAIM: ICE refused to remove the bullet from the illegal alien’s body.

FACT: This is false. ICE does not and would not advise, nor be the authority on, a medical procedure for an illegal alien at a hospital.

CLAIM: The illegal alien had a valid work permit.

FACT: This is false. The illegal alien’s work permit expired in 2025. Furthermore, a work permit does NOT grant legal status.

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Very selective indignation.

If any Austinites feel unsafe in their city, it is because sanctuary politicians have enabled criminal illegal aliens to roam their streets with impunity.

Our mission has not changed: we will enforce the laws passed by Congress, and that includes… https://t.co/LhyrOanoUK

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 22, 2026

… deporting illegal aliens.