New Orleans, Louisiana – Luis A. Gama, a 38-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to up to two years in prison for illegal re-entry into the United States after being deported. Gama entered the country again on or around April 10, 2025, having been previously deported to Mexico on September 10, 2019. He pleaded guilty to charges of re-entry of a removed alien, as outlined in Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 23, 2025, before United States District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown. Gama faces additional penalties including fines up to $250,000, supervised release of one year, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration and dismantling transnational criminal organizations. The operation leverages resources from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson commended Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in investigating this case. Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell of the General Crimes Unit is overseeing the prosecution.
Gama’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences faced by those who attempt to circumvent the lawful immigration process.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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