Repeat Offenders: 14 Deportations, Still Back in the US

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LAS VEGAS – Federal Judge Gloria Navarro handed down prison sentences this week to four individuals caught slipping back into the country *after* being kicked out a collective 14 times. The cases, quietly processed through the Nevada district court, highlight the revolving door problem facing border enforcement.

The busted crew includes three Mexican nationals and one from Honduras. Each had already been deported – some multiple times – before trying their luck at re-entry. Details on *why* they were initially deported weren’t immediately released, but the fact they kept coming back speaks to a brazen disregard for the law, according to sources within the court.

While the sentences weren’t lengthy – specific terms weren’t publicly detailed in court filings – they’re a clear signal that federal prosecutors are pushing for consequences for repeat immigration violations. It’s a small slice of a much bigger problem, though, with enforcement agencies constantly battling a surge of illegal crossings.

The cases originated in the Middle District of Alabama, suggesting initial encounters and subsequent removals took place there before the individuals attempted to re-enter through or around Nevada. This points to a wider network of travel and re-entry routes being exploited by those dodging immigration laws.