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Check out our weekly recap of top news from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlighting the work of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). For more news from ICE, visit our newsroom.
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Trio of men admit to their roles in smuggling event that killed 2, injured others
Two Mexican citizens and a U.S. citizen admitted guilt in a fatal smuggling event involving a high-speed chase and two deaths. All three men face up to life in federal prison following the HSI McAllen investigation that put them behind bars. 🔗Keep reading
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ERO Philadelphia removes repeat offender wanted in Honduras on immigration charges
ERO Philadelphia removed a noncitizen fugitive wanted in Honduras for organizing unlawful immigration. The man, who arrived in Honduras on Feb. 24, had a history of U.S. Border Patrol arrests dating back to 1999. 🔗Keep reading
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HSI Nogales investigation leads to 24-month prison sentence in firearms trafficking case
A federal judge sentenced a Mexican national to two years in prison and one year of supervised release after an HSI Nogales investigation turned up a cache of weapons and ammunition destined for a buyer in Mexico. Officials found the illicit firearms stashed in the man's vehicle during a search at the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales. 🔗Keep reading
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ERO Newark arrests Brazilian national who dodged a 15-year prison sentence for murder
ERO Newark arrested a foreign fugitive wanted in Brazil to serve a 15-year, 6-month prison sentence for his role in a murder abroad. The fugitive had unlawfully entered the U.S. and had previous drug convictions in New Jersey. 🔗Keep reading
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Man pleads guilty to human smuggling resulting in child's death after HSI Harlingen investigation
A 30-year-old Mexican citizen pleaded guilty to attempted human smuggling resulting in a child's death after trying to outrun police in a high-speed chase. The 14-year-old victim, who was unlawfully present in the U.S., died when the vehicle he was riding in crashed into a utility pole. 🔗Keep reading
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