A Honduran national, Abraham Ramirez-Cantor, aged 40, has entered a guilty plea for unlawfully re-entering the United States after deportation, a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1326(a). This plea was accepted by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, following Ramirez-Cantor's previous removal from the U.S. on November 21, 2005, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Upon his most recent apprehension in Louisiana on April 3, Ramirez-Cantor had not obtained the required consent to re-enter the country from either the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson acknowledged the effectiveness of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their efforts to swiftly investigate the case. It was ICE that located Ramirez-Cantor within the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Louisiana, leading to his prompt detention. Despite the complexities surrounding immigration cases, they managed to successfully bring the case to a close, ensuring that Ramirez-Cantor would once again have to swiftly come to terms with the consequences of his actions.
Judge Milazzo sentenced Ramirez-Cantor to time served, effectively ending his most recent bout with the U.S. legal system. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans of the General Crimes Unit, who navigated the legal process to secure the plea. This outcome underscores the continued emphasis on enforcing immigration laws and the repercussions for those who choose to violate them.
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