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FBI: 23 extraditions to Texas in one month amid border-crime prosecutions

FBI Director Kash Patel says extraditions are a key component of ongoing prosecutions tied to border crime, with the latest transfer to Texas marking the 23rd in one month.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT | WFMZZ

FBI Director Kash Patel said extraditions have played a central role in prosecutions related to border crime. The most recent extradition to Texas was the 23rd in one month, a streak Patel called an "historic run" for enforcement efforts.