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A Cuban citizen identified as Robinson Ahumada-Forten, 39 years old, was arrested by agents from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Miami, after it was confirmed that he had been living in the United States without legal status since 2024 and had a criminal record in his file.
According to a statement from ERO Miami on the social media platform X, Ahumada-Forten had violated provisions of the Laken Riley Act, in addition to having a history of domestic violence.
The arrest occurred in the early morning of August 23, 2025, in Pinellas County, Florida, where he was taken into custody by the local Sheriff’s Office at 3:38 a.m.
According to the official report, the man resided in St. Petersburg. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 250 pounds, has a dark complexion, brown eyes, and a shaved head.
ICE stated that the case underscores its commitment to identifying and removing foreigners with criminal records who pose a risk to public safety.
"We will not allow foreign criminals with a history of violence to remain illegally in our country," warned the ERO Miami office.
The detainee is under the custody of immigration authorities while procedures for their possible deportation to Cuba are being defined.
An unspecified number of Cubans with criminal records have been arrested and deported in recent months in the context of the Trump administration's raids.
Likewise, there have been documented cases of immigrants from the island without a criminal record or final deportation order who have been detained in ICE centers and are facing removal proceedings.
The day before, another Cuban citizen sentenced in 2024 for human trafficking was deported from the United States after being apprehended again by immigration authorities.
According to the statement, the individual had been found guilty last year of attempting to smuggle 29 people, including several minors, in the back of a tractor-trailer, in what authorities described as a "reckless and dangerous act."
Frequently Asked Questions about Arrests and Deportations of Cubans in the U.S.
Why was Robinson Ahumada-Forten arrested in Miami?
Robinson Ahumada-Forten was arrested in Miami by ICE due to remaining illegally in the United States since 2024 and had a criminal record that included violations of the Laken Riley Act and a history of domestic violence.
What is the Laken Riley Act and how does it affect immigrants in the U.S.?
The Laken Riley Act is legislation that strengthens measures against individuals who have committed violent crimes, especially if they are undocumented immigrants. Violating this law may result in detentions and deportation proceedings for the affected immigrants, as in the case of Robinson Ahumada-Forten.
What is the impact of the immigration policies of the Trump administration on Cuban immigrants?
The immigration policies of the Trump administration have intensified raids and deportations of immigrants with criminal records or illegal status, particularly affecting Cuban citizens. These policies include deportation to third countries when Cuba refuses to accept its citizens, which has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.
What happens to Cuban migrants who are not accepted back by Cuba?
When Cuba refuses to accept its deported citizens back, the U.S. may choose to deport them to third countries, as has occurred with deportations to South Sudan. This practice has been criticized for its lack of security guarantees and has been facilitated by judicial decisions favorable to the Trump administration.
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