Fabian Arias-Ramirez, Reentering US Illegally, Iowa 2025
A 39-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison for reentering the United States after being removed multiple times.
Fabian Arias-Ramirez, a resident of Hampton, Iowa, pleaded guilty on June 12, 2025, to one count of illegal reentry into the US after being removed from the country.
Arias-Ramirez admitted to having previously been removed from the US in 2013 but absconding and not being actually removed until 2019. He was caught attempting to enter the country on multiple occasions and removed each time.
On April 22, 2025, immigration officials encountered Arias-Ramirez in Iowa Falls, Iowa, after he met with his probation officer following his second conviction for Operating While Intoxicated.
This conviction marks Arias-Ramirez's third federal conviction for a crime related to illegal immigration. He has been convicted of two misdemeanor offenses of illegal entry and has also been convicted of Operating While Intoxicated in Iowa state court twice, in 2013 and 2024, as well as being convicted of Criminal Mischief.
Arias-Ramirez was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Chief Judge C.J. Williams. He must also serve a one-year term of supervised release after his prison term.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that aims to repel the invasion of illegal immigration and protect communities from violent crime.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Morfitt and investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Arias-Ramirez's case is a prime example of the consequences of reentering the US after being removed. His multiple convictions for illegal immigration and other crimes demonstrate the importance of enforcing immigration laws and protecting our communities.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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