SIOUX CITY, IA – Angel Bahena-Delgado, a 23-year-old Mexican national, received a 90-day sentence after admitting to illegally slipping back into the United States despite a prior deportation. The sentence, handed down on April 26, 2019, barely scratches the surface of a broken system that allows repeat offenders to cycle through our borders.
Bahena-Delgado pleaded guilty on February 15, 2019, to one count of illegal re-entry. Court records reveal he brazenly crossed the border from Mexico in August of 2018, fully aware he’d been kicked out of the country before. He was previously deported on May 8, 2017 – a date that clearly meant little to him.
The sentencing took place in Sioux City, presided over by United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand. While Bahena-Delgado has already served his 90 days, the federal government isn’t letting him off easy. He’ll be under a 1-year term of supervised release after completing his prison sentence, a measure likely to be ignored as quickly as his previous deportation order.
Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Fletcher prosecuted the case, while the investigation was conducted by the Enforcement and Removal Office of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau. The case highlights the constant struggle facing ICE as they attempt to enforce border security and deport individuals who repeatedly violate federal law.
This isn’t about sympathy; it’s about accountability. Bahena-Delgado’s actions demonstrate a clear disregard for U.S. immigration laws. The question remains: is 90 days enough to deter others from following the same path? For those of us on the ground, witnessing the daily fallout of border breaches, the answer is a resounding no.
Those seeking further details can access court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl. The case file number is 19-CR-04007. Stay updated on federal crimes in the Northern District of Iowa by following the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Twitter: @USAO_NDIA.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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