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A Cuban citizen sentenced in 2024 for human trafficking was deported from the United States after being detained again by immigration authorities, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the individual had been found guilty last year of attempting to illegally smuggle 29 people, including several minors, in the back of a tractor trailer, in what authorities described as a “reckless and dangerous act.”
The man, whose identity was not revealed, was taken into custody by the Miami Sector of the Border Patrol and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation.
"We will not tolerate human traffickers," stated CBP in its message on social media platform X, emphasizing that this type of crime endangers innocent lives and poses a threat to the border security of the United States.
CBP points out that the deportation is part of the "zero tolerance" policy that Washington applies against those involved in human trafficking networks, particularly in the border states and in Florida, where authorities have intensified operations against these illicit activities.
The entity has not specified the country to which the immigrant was deported.
An unspecified number of Cubans with criminal records have been arrested and deported during this period; however, there have also been documented cases of immigrants from the island without a criminal history or final deportation order who have been detained in ICE centers and are facing expulsion processes.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by the end of 2024, there were over 42,000 Cubans with final deportation orders in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportation of Cubans for Human Trafficking and Serious Crimes
Why was the Cuban sentenced for human trafficking deported?
The Cuban citizen was deported for his involvement in human trafficking, after being found guilty of attempting to illegally transport 29 people, including minors, in a tractor-trailer. This act was deemed reckless and dangerous by authorities, putting innocent lives at risk.
What policy does the United States follow in cases of human trafficking?
The United States applies a "zero tolerance" policy against human trafficking, especially in border states and in Florida. This policy aims to intensify operations and deportations of those involved in human trafficking networks, as these activities are regarded as a threat to border security.
What are the implications of the political context for Cuban migrants?
The current political context in the U.S. has intensified the deportations of Cubans, even to third countries, due to the Cuban government’s refusal to accept its nationals with criminal records. This has left many Cubans in a migratory limbo, caught between U.S. law and Cuba’s resistance to readmit them.
What actions is ICE taking regarding Cubans with criminal records?
ICE has intensified the arrests and deportations of Cubans with criminal records, in a strategy to showcase a tough stance against undocumented immigrants with serious offenses. The agency is utilizing all its legal authority to expel these individuals, including deportation to third countries if Cuba refuses to accept them.
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