Indicted ICE Officer Surrenders in Houston; Bond Set at $30,000 Amid Jurisdictional Dispute
ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales surrendered to Harris County authorities on November 2, 2026, following a grand jury indictment for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The charge stems from an October 10 incident where Morales allegedly struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle, causing severe leg fractures. Morales was released on a $30,000 bond after a hearing where prosecutors argued for a higher amount due to the 'violent nature' of the act. While the defense claims the collision was an accident during a lawful pursuit, prosecutors and video evidence suggest intentional steering. The case highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local accountability, with ICE labeling the prosecution a 'political stunt.'
