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Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested two Cuban citizens in separate operations, whom the agency describes as "violent foreign criminals": one in San Antonio and the other in Detroit.
According to the notice on their official site, the first is Lorenzo Menéndez-González, 68 years old, arrested this Friday by the ICE office in San Antonio. According to the report, he was convicted of homicide in Austin, Texas and received a 25-year prison sentence.
The second is Ricardo Robinson-Anglada, 59 years old, arrested on Wednesday by ICE Detroit. He has convictions for aggravated assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury by strangulation and received a sentence of up to 10 years.
For another crime of interference with electronic communications, he received a sentence of up to 15 years; for arson, a sentence of nine months; for possession of cocaine, a sentence of 90 days; for domestic violence, a sentence of 30 days; and for petty theft, a sentence of time served.
The consulted document does not provide details about subsequent migration processes, bonds, or removal dates, beyond the arrests and criminal records attributed to each individual.
Both Cubans were included in the list of "the worst of the worst," the way ICE categorizes arrested individuals deemed "violent foreign criminals."
The Trump administration has sent immigrants who have committed serious crimes - including Cubans - to third countries, amidst allegations of arbitrary detentions and lack of access to legal defense.
A ruling by the Supreme Court nullified prior judicial restrictions in June and gave the White House the green light to enforce the deportation measure for certain immigrants to countries other than their countries of origin, including destinations where they face risks of torture or death.
Frequently asked questions about the detention of Cubans by ICE
Why does ICE consider some Cubans to be "the worst of the worst"?
ICE classifies some Cubans as "the worst of the worst" due to their serious criminal records, which include offenses such as homicide, assault, drug trafficking, child sexual abuse, and other violent crimes. This classification aims to identify and prioritize the deportation of those deemed a significant threat to public safety in the United States.
What consequences do Cubans detained by ICE with criminal records face?
Cubans detained by ICE with criminal records face the possibility of being deported to their countries of origin or to third countries. Due to the Cuban government's reluctance to accept nationals with criminal histories, ICE may choose to deport them to other countries that accept deported individuals. The execution of these deportations depends on the decisions of the Supreme Court and the policies of the U.S. government.
How does the U.S. deportation policy affect Cubans with criminal records?
The U.S. deportation policy impacts Cubans with criminal records by prioritizing their expulsion from the country as part of a public safety strategy. The Trump administration has intensified raids and deportations of immigrants with criminal records, resulting in an increase in detentions and expulsions of Cubans with a criminal history.
What challenges do Cubans detained by ICE face during their deportation process?
Cubans detained by ICE face several challenges in their deportation process, such as lack of access to adequate legal defense and the possibility of being sent to third countries where they may face significant risks. The Cuban government often refuses to accept nationals with criminal records, complicating the deportation process and leaving many in a state of prolonged uncertainty while in ICE custody.
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