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ICE agents arrested a Cuban citizen with convictions for sexual offenses this Thursday in the San Diego metropolitan area, during an operation that also took three foreigners from Mexico, Vietnam, and the Bahamas into custody, all of whom had been convicted of sexual assaults against minors.
According to the official statement from the agency, the detained Cuban was identified as Walter Ramírez, with convictions for rape, sexual assault of a minor under the influence of drugs, and domestic violence.
The immigration authority reported that the arrests were made in the San Diego area and are part of efforts targeting criminals with serious records.
In the same operation, Eduardo Negrete (Mexico), Hoang Nguyen (Vietnam), and Devin Richardson (Bahamas) were arrested, all with previous convictions for sexual offenses against minors and, in some cases, for failing to register as sex offenders according to state law.
“No let’s be mistaken: these are predators that preyed on the most vulnerable members of our community: the children,” stated Patrick Divver, director of the local ERO office in San Diego, highlighting that one of the convicted individuals lived next to what appeared to be a daycare and just two blocks away from an elementary school.
"By apprehending them, ICE has eliminated an immediate threat to public safety," he added.
The four remain in custody as the removal process to their home countries progresses, stated ICE.
This week, in San Diego, ICE arrested Miguel Cabrera for drug trafficking and other serious crimes.
These cases add to the growing number of Cubans with criminal records detained by ICE in several states across the U.S. in recent weeks, who have either already been deported or are awaiting their expulsion from the country.
Both immigrants could be deported to third countries if not admitted by the regime in Havana, which refuses to accept Cubans with criminal records in the U.S. or those who emigrated before January 2017.
The administration of President Donald Trump has expelled immigrants who have committed serious crimes—including Cubans—to third countries, amid allegations of arbitrary detentions and lack of access to legal defense.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Detentions of Cubans with Criminal Records in the U.S.
Why was the Cuban citizen arrested in San Diego?
Walter Ramírez, a Cuban citizen, was arrested in San Diego due to his convictions for rape, sexual assault on a minor under the influence of drugs, and domestic violence. His arrest was part of an ICE operation targeting offenders with serious criminal histories.
What happens to Cubans detained by ICE in the U.S.?
Cubans detained by ICE, such as Walter Ramírez, face deportation proceedings. However, if the regime in Havana refuses to accept them, they may be deported to third countries. This policy is part of a broader strategy of the Trump administration to expel immigrants with serious criminal records.
What is the Cuban government's stance on the deportation of its citizens with criminal records?
The Cuban government refuses to accept back its citizens with criminal records in the U.S. or those who left the island before January 2017. This refusal has led the U.S. to consider deporting these individuals to third countries, a practice that has sparked controversy and criticism.
How does the Trump administration's deportation policy affect the Cuban community in the U.S.?
The Trump administration's deportation policy has generated fear and uncertainty among the Cuban community in the U.S., especially among those with irregular immigration status. Raids and mass deportations have impacted both individuals with criminal records and those without, intensifying the pressure on Cuban immigrants and their families.
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