NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Darwin Xavier GONZALEZ-MUNOZ, 30, is heading to federal prison after receiving a 24-month sentence for the brazen act of illegally re-entering the United States after being previously deported. U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk handed down the sentence on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following a guilty plea from GONZALEZ-MUNOZ to violating Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).
The feds say GONZALEZ-MUNOZ didn’t think twice about flouting a deportation order. Court records show he slipped back into the U.S. just a little over a year after being kicked out on or about June 24, 2024. This wasn’t a mistake; it was a deliberate attempt to bypass the law, and Judge Africk made sure the consequences were felt.
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson isn’t mincing words. This case, he says, is part of “Operation Take Back America,” a sweeping nationwide effort aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, dismantling the cartels fueling the chaos, and keeping communities safe. The operation is a full-court press, throwing every resource the Department of Justice has at the border.
Simpson specifically lauded the work of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their Enforcement Removal Operations teams, who clearly did the legwork in tracking down and arresting GONZALEZ-MUNOZ. ICE isn’t just rounding people up; they’re building cases that stick, and this sentence proves it. The 24 months will be served consecutively, meaning no concurrent sentencing or early release games.
Assistant United States Attorney Mary Katherine Kaufman, of the General Crimes Unit, skillfully prosecuted the case, presenting the evidence and securing the conviction. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about sending a message that repeatedly violating immigration laws carries serious federal penalties. It’s a clear signal that the DOJ is serious about border security.
While the sentence may seem modest to some, it’s a firm reminder that illegal re-entry is a federal crime with real consequences. GONZALEZ-MUNOZ will now have two years to contemplate his choices behind bars, while ICE continues its relentless pursuit of those who attempt to skirt the system. The “invasion of illegal immigration” rhetoric may be charged, but the feds are clearly digging in their heels.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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