DHS: Operation Guardian Nets 230+ Arrests in 15 States in 72 Hours
The Homeland Security secretary announced results of an operation targeting drivers who are in the U.S. illegally. DHS did not list all the states or give per-arrest details.
Key facts
On Nov. 2, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced results of Operation Guardian: 72 hours of enforcement across 15 states.
DHS says more than 230 people illegally in the U.S. were arrested and more than 40 CDL holders were taken off the road.
The secretary singled out California and New York, saying those states issued CDLs to people who are not qualified to drive.
Oklahoma troopers reported finding people with outstanding felony warrants, and Indiana focused on secondary and bypass routes.
For brokers the takeaway is practical: verify the carrier and the driver before pickup. A driver pulled mid-trip means a missed delivery and a scramble for a replacement.
Source: CDLLife, Dallas Express, KHMO