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Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Denver arrested Yosvani Hernández-Sánchez, a 36-year-old Cuban citizen with a criminal record related to drug offenses, who will remain in custody while his immigration process is determined.
According to the official report, Hernández-Sánchez had previously entered the U.S. judicial system for drug trafficking related charges, which prompted authorities to classify him as a public safety threat.
The ICE confirmed that the detainee will be presented before an immigration court, where it will be determined whether deportation is warranted or if they can remain in the country under some legal status. In the meantime, they will continue to be held in a federal detention center awaiting the resolution of the case.
This arrest is part of ICE's regular operations in Colorado, where the focus is on detaining foreign nationals with criminal records. Authorities emphasized that the goal is to enhance community safety and strictly enforce immigration laws.
The detention of Hernández-Sánchez adds to other recent cases in which Cubans with criminal records have been taken into custody in various cities across the United States, as part of the "zero tolerance" policy towards immigrants with a criminal history.
This week, ICE also announced the arrest of three Cuban citizens with extensive criminal records in operations carried out in Puerto Rico, San Diego, and New Orleans, as part of its "zero tolerance" strategy against undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds in the United States.
In an operation, ICE San Diego reported the arrest of Bernardo Hernández, 71 years old, also of Cuban origin, with a long criminal history that includes drug trafficking, drug possession, and reckless driving.
The agency classified him as "a clear danger to the community" and stated that it will continue to remove criminals from the streets.
Meanwhile, ICE New Orleans confirmed the arrest of Jorge Nadal, accused of cocaine possession on three occasions, drug distribution, and simple robbery.
Another arrest occurred at the end of last month in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where agents from that U.S. government agency detained Maykel Negrín Núñez, charged with homicide, violations of the Gun Control Act, illegal transportation of firearms, and domestic abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuban Immigrant Detentions by ICE
Why was Yosvani Hernández-Sánchez arrested in Denver?
Yosvani Hernández-Sánchez was arrested by ICE in Denver due to his criminal history related to drug offenses. Authorities consider him a threat to public safety and he will remain in custody while his immigration proceedings are defined.
What is ICE's "zero tolerance" policy?
ICE's "zero tolerance" policy focuses on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. This strategy aims to strengthen community security and strictly enforce immigration laws in the United States.
What procedures does an immigrant detained by ICE face?
An immigrant detained by ICE is presented to an immigration court to determine whether their deportation should proceed or if they can remain in the country under any legal provision. While their case is being resolved, the detainee remains in a federal detention center.
What happens to Cuban immigrants who have deportation orders in the U.S.?
Many Cuban immigrants with deportation orders have not been removed because the Cuban government refuses to accept them. In these cases, the U.S. may choose to deport them to third countries with which it has migration cooperation agreements.
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