Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, a Mexican national with a significant criminal history, remains at large following a high-risk encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Harris County, Texas. The incident occurred on the morning of October 10, 2026, during a targeted federal enforcement operation. Authorities describe Mendoza-Cervantes as a public safety threat who has been previously deported twice after illegally entering the United States five times, a federal felony. His criminal record includes four prior arrests for driving under the influence and an arrest for the unlawful possession of a firearm. During the operation, ICE officers observed Mendoza-Cervantes entering a vehicle with another individual, Miguel Parra-Hernandez, and attempted a traffic stop. Both men fled on foot. While Parra-Hernandez was struck by an ICE vehicle and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Mendoza-Cervantes escaped apprehension. ICE officials have linked the suspect's attempt to evade arrest to broader political efforts by sanctuary politicians, citing actions by figures such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Representative Dan Goldman, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who have allegedly provided resources or advice on how to evade federal immigration enforcement. The investigating agency, ICE, is urging the public to assist in locating Mendoza-Cervantes. Individuals with information regarding his whereabouts are asked to contact the ICE Tip Line at 1-866-347-2423, or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199, or to complete the ICE Online Tip Form. Authorities emphasize the potential danger posed by the suspect due to his history of DUI arrests and firearm possession.