Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’s 2nd district since 2019, addressed immigration enforcement procedures in a series of posts on February 4, 2026.
In one post, Crenshaw stated: “These aren’t “random” arrests. They occur after a neutral immigration judge has reviewed the case, heard arguments, and issued a ruling. If someone ignores that ruling, they become a fugitive. And ICE has the authority to bring fugitives into custody.” (February 4, 2026)
He further clarified the process for administrative warrants: “Here’s the truth: If an illegal alien has gone through immigration court, lost their case, and received a final order of removal, ICE can serve them with an administrative warrant, also known as a Form I‑205.” (February 4, 2026)
Addressing misinformation circulating online about interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Crenshaw wrote: “You may have seen TikTok “activists” teaching people how to outsmart ICE. They tell you not to open the door unless officers show a warrant signed by a judge. They’re wrong. And dangerously so.” (February 4, 2026)
Crenshaw’s comments come amid ongoing debates over U.S. immigration policy and enforcement practices. He succeeded Ted Poe in Congress in 2019 and has consistently won re-election by significant margins—including victories over Peter Filler in 2024 with nearly two-thirds of the vote (source), Robin Fulford in 2022 (source), Sima Ladjevardian in 2020 (source), and Todd Litton in 2018 (source).
As these discussions continue nationally and locally within Texas’s second congressional district—a seat Crenshaw has held since replacing Ted Poe—his statements reflect his position on current immigration enforcement protocols.
