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Leader of Cross-Border Smuggling Ring Sentenced to 87 Months
crime24 days ago

Leader of Cross-Border Smuggling Ring Sentenced to 87 Months

Raul Saucedo-Huipio, a 51-year-old Mexican national extradited from Mexico, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his role as a manager in a large alien-smuggling operation that moved well over 200 people from countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas to the United States between 2018 and 2022; the organization charged tens of thousands of dollars, used intimidation and weapons, and coordinated dangerous crossings (including ladders, fence holes, and a plank over water for a crossing involving three children). Saucedo-Huipio's co-conspirator, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, pleaded guilty in 2024 and was sentenced to 11 years in May 2026. The case was led by Joint Task Force Alpha, a DOJ-DHS partnership, with assistance from HSI, CBP, FBI, and other agencies, illustrating ongoing efforts to dismantle high-impact human smuggling networks.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#border-security#crime#department-of-justice
Bexar County body may link to Laredo boxcar deaths, sheriff says
crime2 months ago

Bexar County body may link to Laredo boxcar deaths, sheriff says

A body found near a Bexar County railroad is believed to be connected to the six people found dead inside a boxcar in Laredo during a suspected human-smuggling operation. The Bexar County Medical Examiner will identify the man and determine the cause of death, while Union Pacific Police and Homeland Security Investigations continue the broader investigation into the incident.

via KSAT|
#bexar-county#boxcar-deaths#crime
Padres Prospect Humberto Cruz Departs for Mexico After Guilty Plea
sports2 months ago

Padres Prospect Humberto Cruz Departs for Mexico After Guilty Plea

Padres prospect Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for transporting undocumented immigrants in the United States and self-deported to Mexico, likely losing his U.S. work visa for up to 10 years (reapply after five years). He was sentenced to 30 days in prison with credit for time served and issued an apology to teammates, the club, and fans as he returns home while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

via New York Post|
#human-smuggling#humberto-cruz#immigration
Padres Prospect Faces Deportation After Guilty Plea in Human-Smuggling Case
sports2 months ago

Padres Prospect Faces Deportation After Guilty Plea in Human-Smuggling Case

Padres' top pitching prospect Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty in November to a misdemeanor for accessory after the fact to improper entry in a U.S.-Mexico human-smuggling case and has self-deported to Mexico; under the plea the felony charge was dismissed, he received a 30-day sentence with time served, and removal from the United States is practically inevitable. Cruz, who signed with the Padres in 2024 for $750,000 and later underwent elbow surgery, remains a top-five prospect and was placed on the restricted list earlier this year. The case stemmed from a Oct. 28 Border Patrol stop involving a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal entrants.

via The New York Times|
#deportation#human-smuggling#humberto-cruz
Abrego Garcia pushes to drop charges, alleging vindictive prosecution by Trump-era DOJ
politics4 months ago

Abrego Garcia pushes to drop charges, alleging vindictive prosecution by Trump-era DOJ

Kilmar Abrego Garcia urged a Tennessee federal judge to dismiss his human-smuggling charges, arguing the case is vindictive punishment by Trump-era officials after his deportation mishap. He was deported to El Salvador, then brought back to the U.S. to face charges tied to a 2022 traffic stop; his lawyers contend DOJ officials influenced the decision to prosecute, while prosecutors say the decision was made by a single U.S. attorney. The judge has previously signaled concern about possible vindictiveness, and the case continues as Garcia remains free pending proceedings.

via PBS|
#human-smuggling#kilmar-abrego-garcia#politics
Abrego Garcia seeks dismissal, claiming vindictive prosecution in Tennessee human-smuggling case
law4 months ago

Abrego Garcia seeks dismissal, claiming vindictive prosecution in Tennessee human-smuggling case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask a Tennessee federal judge to dismiss his human-smuggling charges, arguing the case is vindictive punishment tied to the Trump administration after his reversal and return to the U.S.; the hearing also centers on whether DOJ officials’ motives and internal emails must be disclosed, with a prior ruling suggesting the decision to prosecute may have involved more than the lead prosecutor.

via NBC News|
#doj#human-smuggling#kilmar-abrego-garcia
Federal Judge Delays Abrego Garcia’s Release Over Deportation Fears
law-and-justice1 year ago

Federal Judge Delays Abrego Garcia’s Release Over Deportation Fears

A federal judge in Tennessee has delayed the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member facing human smuggling charges, to prevent his deportation amid conflicting statements from the Trump administration about his removal. Abrego Garcia, who entered the US illegally in 2011 and was previously unlawfully returned to El Salvador, remains in custody as legal and immigration issues unfold, including concerns over potential immediate deportation and the ongoing smuggling case.

via New York Post|
#court-ruling#deportation#human-smuggling