Juan Ramos-De Jesus, Illegal Re-Entry, South Carolina 2024

Columbia, South Carolina - In a disturbing case of repeated disregard for U.S. immigration laws, Juan Ramos-De Jesus, a 41-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to re-entering the United States after being deported.

According to court documents, Ramos-De Jesus was discovered by ICE-ERO Officers on January 14, 2018, while in custody at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County on state charges. Immigration records revealed that Ramos-De Jesus is a native and citizen of Mexico who had previously been deported from the United States.

Prosecutors, led by Assistant United States Attorney A. Bradley Parham of the Florence office, stated that Ramos-De Jesus never received permission to enter or remain in the United States, making his actions a clear violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a).

The maximum penalty Ramos-De Jesus could face is 2 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.00. United States District Judge Bryan Harwell of Florence will impose sentence after reviewing the presentence report prepared by the U.S. Probation Office.

The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations in Charleston, with the assistance of the Horry County Sheriff’s Office.

Ramos-De Jesus' actions serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of disregarding U.S. immigration laws. His case highlights the importance of enforcing our nation's borders and protecting the integrity of our immigration system.

The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/illegal-aliens-plead-guilty-illegal-re-entry-charges