BOSTON, MA – Rigoberto Hernandez Mancia, 34, a Salvadoran national formerly of Chelsea, Massachusetts, took a plea deal today, admitting he knowingly broke federal law by re-entering the United States after being officially deported. The case, a stark reminder of the constant pressure on border enforcement, was heard in U.S. District Court.
Hernandez Mancia pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. Judge Julia E. Kobick set sentencing for October 29, 2025, leaving Hernandez Mancia facing the consequences of his actions. The indictment came down from a federal grand jury back in June 2025, following an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Federal records show Hernandez Mancia was deported from the U.S. on July 31, 2024. It wasn’t long after that, authorities allege, that he brazenly violated that order, illegally slipping back across the border without authorization. The details of *how* he re-entered remain sealed, but ICE has been relentless in tracking individuals who attempt to circumvent the deportation process.
The charge carries a potential penalty of up to two years behind bars, followed by one year of supervised release. A fine of up to $250,000 could also be levied against Hernandez Mancia. However, the final sentence will be determined by Judge Kobick, taking into account U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant federal statutes.
Even after serving any prison time, Hernandez Mancia remains subject to deportation. This plea doesn’t offer him a path to stay in the country. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, led by Leah B. Foley, and ICE Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde, made it clear this case demonstrates a commitment to enforcing immigration laws.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Allegra Flamm, of the Major Crimes Unit, prosecuted the case, building a solid case against Hernandez Mancia. This conviction serves as a warning to others contemplating similar actions: attempting to evade deportation is a federal crime with serious repercussions. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the sentencing.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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