The renowned immigration lawyer Willy Allen stated on Monday that the Cuban rapper El Funky will remain in the United States, while advising the reggaeton artist Chocolate MC to self-deport as soon as possible if he wants to avoid more serious consequences.
During his weekly appearance on the CiberCuba program, Allen confirmed that El Funky, a dissident Cuban rapper, is not at risk of deportation and will be able to legally remain in the U.S.
“El Funky is going to stay here,” he stated confidently, without providing further details about the artist's legal status.
He also addressed the case of the "King of Distribution," Yosvani Sierra, who has been on a hunger strike since May 4th inside an immigration detention center in the U.S.
According to the lawyer, given Chocolate's multiple offenses and criminal record in the United States, it is highly likely that he will be deported to Cuba, as long as the regime agrees to accept him.
"When you look at the crimes he has committed, including domestic abuse, you wonder what he is doing here. I think he deserves the award for being sent back to Cuba," Allen stated.
However, the lawyer warned that if Havana rejects his repatriation, Chocolate could be sent to El Salvador, Ecuador, or even Africa, due to the negotiations that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be conducting with other countries to accept undesirable migrants.
“If I were him, I would be calling the Cuban embassy in Washington, asking them to accept me,” suggested Allen, who did not show much sympathy for the case.
"I don't lose sleep over people who come here, have an opportunity, and waste it by committing crimes," he emphasized.
The lawyer also dismissed the effect of the hunger strike initiated by Chocolate: “That doesn’t mean anything here. The immigration system doesn't change decisions because someone won’t eat.”
Just this Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new policy that offers migrants the option to voluntarily self-deport through the CBP Home app.
Those who choose to return to their countries of origin through this route could receive an incentive of $1,000 and retain the possibility of returning legally to the United States in the future.
Allen regarded this measure as a smart option for cases like that of Chocolate MC: "If he goes on his own, at least he doesn't run the risk of ending up in a foreign jail."
Chocolate MC, who gained notoriety both for his music and for multiple controversies, is now facing a complicated deportation process, marked by his criminal record and uncertainty about whether Cuba will accept him back.
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