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Another Cuban with a criminal record was arrested in a recent raid by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This concerns Roberto Mosquera-Del Peral, a 58-year-old Cuban, ICE reported on X this Monday.
Mosquera-Del Peral received convictions "for homicide, aggravated assault on a police officer with a weapon, and aggravated assault resulting in bodily injury or disability in Miami-Dade, FL," the publication detailed.
His immigration status is now in the hands of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) of ICE, which may attempt to deport him from the country in the coming days.
The arrest is part of the deportation policy of the Trump Administration, which has been criticized by migrant advocacy organizations because many of these individuals, despite having prior convictions, have reintegrated into their lives in the United States and are complying with the law.
However, they continue to be the target of massive immigration operations that do not take individual circumstances into account.
At the end of May, ICE announced the arrest of a 37-year-old Cuban citizen, with convictions for drug-related offenses.
The Cuban, arrested on May 15, had a criminal record for manufacturing and distributing heroin and methamphetamines, as well as possession of marijuana, document forgery, and other charges related to drug offenses.
Around that same time, the deportation of two citizens from the island was revealed in a controversial flight that stopped in South Sudan, a measure described as “inhumane” by civil rights defense attorneys.
The U.S. government has stated that it could deport citizens to a third country if they are not accepted in their countries of origin, such as Cuba, where migration negotiations are currently suspended.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deportation of Cuban Citizens by ICE
Why was Roberto Mosquera-Del Peral arrested by ICE in Miami?
Roberto Mosquera-Del Peral, a 58-year-old Cuban citizen, was arrested by ICE in Miami due to his extensive criminal record, which includes convictions for homicide, aggravated assault on a police officer with a weapon, and aggravated assault resulting in bodily harm or disability.
What is the current deportation policy of ICE for Cuban citizens?
The deportation policy of ICE under the Trump administration has been criticized for its focus on mass operations that do not take into account the individual circumstances of immigrants. Although many Cubans with prior convictions have reintegrated into their lives in the United States, they continue to be targeted by these raids, and the U.S. government has expressed its intention to deport them to third countries if Cuba does not accept them.
What happens to Cubans who cannot be deported to Cuba?
When Cuba refuses to accept its deported citizens, the United States government seeks to resettle them in third countries. In recent cases, such as those of Enrique Arias-Hierro and José Manuel Rodríguez-Quiñones, deportations have occurred to countries like South Sudan, although this has raised controversy and legal concerns.
How many Cubans have a deportation order in the United States?
Currently, 42,084 Cubans have deportation orders in the United States, but many remain under supervised release due to the Cuban government's refusal to accept them back.
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