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Nogales man sentenced to 10 years for meth possession and intent to distribute

A Nogales man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on charges of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

By El Paso Standard | Mar 31, 2025

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Pennsylvania man convicted for conspiracy in cocaine distribution plot

A Pennsylvania man has been found guilty of conspiring to distribute cocaine following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Salvadoran man sentenced for role in deadly Texas human smuggling operation

A Salvadoran national, Juan Alonso Barrientos-Quintanilla, 23, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fatal human smuggling operation that occurred in Southwest Texas in 2021.

Hungarian national arrested at Newark airport on charges of child rape

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, apprehended a Hungarian national at Newark Liberty International Airport on March 13.

ICE arrests Lebanese national in Massachusetts for assault and sex crime

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Pierre Maurice Al-Asmar into custody in Lakeville, Massachusetts, on January 25, 2024.

ICE detains Chinese national convicted as illegal foreign agent

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Chinese national who was previously convicted of illegally operating as an agent for a foreign government.

Brazilian fugitive arrested by ICE in New Jersey

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Dirlei Da Luz Da Silva, a 35-year-old Brazilian national, into custody in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump’s policies on immigration, health, and labor rights

By El Paso Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar has voiced concerns over the Trump administration's handling of immigration, health budgets, and labor rights through a series of tweets on March 27-28, 2025.

ICE arrests 370 during targeted operation in Massachusetts

By El Paso Standard | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with federal law enforcement partners, conducted an operation in Massachusetts from March 18 to 23, resulting in the arrest of 370 individuals.

Veronica Escobar discusses immigration legislation and law enforcement practices

By El Paso Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar highlighted the importance of immigration reform and raised concerns over law enforcement practices in recent tweets.

Rep. Veronica Escobar voices concerns on national security and immigration legislation

By El Paso Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar recently addressed national security concerns and immigration issues in a series of tweets on March 26 and 27, 2025.

Veronica Escobar critiques administration's accountability and security decisions

Rep. Veronica Escobar addresses key issues including presidential accountability and justice system decisions in recent tweets dated March 24 and March 26, 2025.

Veronica Escobar reflects on El Paso tragedy six years later

U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar addresses past tragedies in El Paso through social media posts dated March 26, reflecting on justice for victims' families following an impactful mass shooting event in August of 2019

Honduran national extradited to US for vehicular homicide case

A Honduran national, Eswin Mejia, has been extradited to the United States after being arrested in connection with a 2016 motor vehicle homicide case in Douglas County, Nebraska.

Cartel leader sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire conspiracy

An illegal Mexican national and leader of the Cartel Del Noreste, Noe Gonzalez-Martinez, also known as Tocayo, has been sentenced to life plus 60 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos handed down the sentence on March 26.

ICE arrests Ugandan national charged with assault in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Gedion Masunsu, a 28-year-old Ugandan national, into custody in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Florida resident sentenced to 15 years for distributing child sexual images

A Florida resident previously convicted of child-related offenses has received a 15-year federal prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Jacksonville residents sentenced for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation has led to federal prison sentences for two Jacksonville residents involved in a fraud scheme.

Sanctions imposed on leader of migrant-smuggling ring linked to Juarez Cartel