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Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Cuban citizen in Sacramento, California, whose record includes a conviction for murder, the agency reported.
A brief statement published by ICE this Saturday identified the Cuban citizen as Pedro Sánchez Izquierdo, but did not specify the date of his arrest, nor details regarding the crime he committed and his immigration status in the U.S.
Recently, ICE led an operation in Los Angeles and other cities in California that resulted in the arrest of 239 undocumented immigrants, including an unspecified number with dangerous criminal backgrounds, as stated in a statement on the official site of the agency.
According to the official report released in the middle of the month, among those arrested were migrants accused or convicted of crimes such as intentional homicide, aggravated sexual assault against minors, armed assault, and vehicle theft, among others.
However, in the case of the Cuban Sánchez Izquierdo, it has not been disclosed when or under what circumstances the arrest took place. Nevertheless, his immigration situation would be in the hands of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) of ICE, which could deport him from the country soon.
The arrest of the man originally from Cuba occurs amidst a context of growing tension for immigrants from the island in the U.S., especially following the deportation of two Cuban citizens with extensive criminal records to South Sudan.
Enrique Arias Hierro, 47 years old and residing in Miami-Dade County, and José Manuel Rodríguez Quiñones, 54, who lived in Volusia, Orange, and Brevard counties, were part of an operation organized by ICE that included eight foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes, including murder, sexual assault, and kidnapping, who had a final order of deportation.
Arias Hierro has convictions for homicide, violent theft, kidnapping, and identity theft, while Rodríguez Quiñones was sentenced for attempted murder, theft, and animal trafficking. Both have been classified by ICE as threats to public and national security.
The controversial deportation operation to South Sudan is part of a strategy by the Trump administration aimed at relocating immigrants who are not accepted in their countries of origin, such as Cuba.
In total, 42,084 Cubans have a deportation order in the U.S., but the regime in Havana refuses to accept them.
Frequently Asked Questions about the detention and deportation of Cubans by ICE
Who is Pedro Sánchez Izquierdo and why was he arrested?
Pedro Sánchez Izquierdo is a Cuban citizen arrested by ICE in Sacramento, California, with a prior conviction for murder. His arrest is part of a broader ICE operation that has resulted in the detention of several undocumented immigrants with dangerous criminal backgrounds.
What is the context surrounding the deportation of Cubans with criminal records to South Sudan?
The deportation of Cubans to South Sudan occurs in a context of migration tensions and the Cuban regime's refusal to accept its citizens deported from the U.S. In this case, ICE has sought alternative countries, given Cuba's lack of cooperation, and has deported individuals with extensive criminal records to third countries like South Sudan.
What are the current deportation policies of the U.S. towards Cuban immigrants?
The current deportation policies under the Trump administration have intensified operations to remove immigrants with criminal backgrounds, particularly those who pose a threat to public safety. These policies include deportation to third countries when countries of origin, such as Cuba, do not cooperate in repatriation.
What reactions have been generated by the deportation of Cubans to South Sudan?
The deportation of Cubans to South Sudan has generated strong criticisms and concern among human rights advocates and within the U.S. judicial system. The measure is viewed as inhumane and has been the subject of legal actions questioning its legality and respect for the fundamental rights of those being deported.
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