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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) included in its list of the worst foreign illegal offenders another Cuban citizen with multiple criminal records for serious crimes, including drug trafficking and theft.
A statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) noted this Friday that William Segade Herrera, who has no legal status in the country, has been convicted of at least 11 crimes and is one of the immigrants with a criminal history being held at the detention center Speedway Slammer in the state of Indiana.
The facility, inaugurated this week, houses some of the most dangerous illegal foreign criminals detained by ICE, including “repeat offenders who are gang members, domestic abusers, individuals detained for weapons-related offenses, and armed robbers,” emphasized the DHS.
According to the authorities, the Cuban was arrested for domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine, and later convicted of domestic violence, aggravated assault with a weapon, two drug possession charges, three shoplifting charges, three separate traffic violations, and possession of equipment for drug trafficking.
Reaffirming the immigration strategy of the Trump administration, the Deputy Secretary of National Security, Tricia McLaughlin, warned that individuals residing in the U.S. illegally could end up in any of ICE's detention centers or be sent to CECOT in El Salvador, and those who have violated the country's laws will be located, arrested, and deported.
Segade Herrera is part of a large list of Cubans with criminal records who have been detained by ICE in several states this year, and they are currently in detention centers awaiting their expulsion or have already been deported.
Although the DHS information does not specify, the man could be deported to a destination other than Cuba if the Havana regime does not allow him to return. The island's government refuses to accept Cubans who have criminal records in the U.S. or who emigrated before January 2017.
The Trump administration has sent immigrants who have committed serious crimes - including Cubans - to third countries. A Supreme Court ruling overturned previous court orders last June and authorized the White House to deport certain immigrants to countries other than their origin, including places where they face the risk of torture or death.
Before the Supreme Court's final ruling, two Cubans with extensive criminal records were sent to South Sudan, while another was deported to the Kingdom of Eswatini in July. Other citizens from the island have been taken to Mexico, although the number has not been disclosed.
From January to September of this year, 999 people were deported to Cuba from the U.S. by air, under the existing migration agreements between the two countries.
Official data from DHS reports that there are more than 42,000 Cubans with final deportation orders from the United States, but the regime's refusal to accept them back has complicated the expulsion processes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deportations and Detentions of Cubans by ICE
Why is William Segade Herrera included in the list of the worst illegal foreign offenders?
William Segade Herrera was included on the list due to his multiple criminal records, including drug trafficking, domestic violence, possession of methamphetamine, and several theft offenses. He is currently held at the Speedway Slammer detention center in Indiana.
What complications exist for the deportation of Cubans with criminal records?
Complications for the deportation of Cubans with criminal records arise from the Havana regime's refusal to accept back nationals with a criminal history. This forces the United States to consider deportation to third countries, which has been authorized by a Supreme Court ruling.
What measures has the U.S. government taken regarding illegal immigrants with criminal records?
The United States government has intensified the detentions and deportations of illegal immigrants with criminal records, especially under the administration of Donald Trump, who has implemented a tough policy against these individuals, even sending them to third countries if they cannot be repatriated to their countries of origin.
How many Cubans have been deported from the United States in 2025?
From January to September 2025, 999 people were deported to Cuba from the United States by air, according to the existing immigration agreements between both countries. However, many Cubans with criminal records face complications for their direct deportation to Cuba.
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