Honduran National Busted for Re-Entry

Honduran National Busted for Re-Entry

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – A 48-year-old Honduran national has been hit with a serious charge. Carlos Rene Medina-Ayala is accused of re-entering the United States after being deported in 2013.

According to a June 20, 2025 indictment, Medina-Ayala was found to have re-entered the country on June 2, 2025. The indictment charges him with illegal re-entry of a removed alien, a violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).

Medina-Ayala faces serious penalties, including up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, one year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

“The indictment is merely a charge, and the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. “We’re committed to upholding the law and protecting our communities.”

U.S. Border Patrol agents are being praised for their work in investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Katherine Kaufman of the General Crimes Unit is leading the prosecution.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at tackling the issue of illegal immigration. The program streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

Medina-Ayala’s indictment is a stark reminder of the consequences of re-entering the country after being deported. The Department of Justice is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and protecting our communities from those who would seek to harm them.