Denis A. Munoz-Rodriguez, Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien, Louisiana 2023

A Honduran national has been sentenced for violating U.S. immigration laws. Denis A. Munoz-Rodriguez, age 33, was found guilty of illegal reentry of a removed alien.

According to court documents, Munoz-Rodriguez was discovered in the United States on November 3, 2016, after being previously deported on January 16, 2003. He had not received permission from the Attorney General of the United States nor the Secretary of Homeland Security to reenter.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri was in charge of the prosecution.

Munoz-Rodriguez was sentenced to time served, followed by one year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee. He will be surrendered to the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings.

The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri handled the prosecution. U.S. District Court Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle presided over the case.

New Orleans, Louisiana – Denis A. Munoz-Rodriguez, age 33, a native of Honduras, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to a one-count Indictment for illegal reentry of a removed alien. Munoz-Rodriguez was found in the United States after having been previously deported on January 16, 2003, without permission from the Attorney General of the United States nor the Secretary of Homeland Security to reenter. He was discovered in the United States on November 3, 2016, and subsequently charged with the crime.

Defendant Respondent Information: Name: Denis A. Munoz-Rodriguez, Age: 33, Nationality: Honduran, Crime: Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien, Date: November 3, 2016, Sentence: Time served, one year of supervised release, $100 special assessment fee.

This case is a reminder of the importance of enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that those who violate our laws are held accountable.

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