New Orleans, Louisiana – Grimy Times has learned that JOSE DAVID MORALES-VAZQUEZ, a 29-year-old citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty on September 2, 2025, to illegal reentry into the United States. Morales-Vazquez was removed from the country on November 19, 2018, and did not obtain permission to return as required by U.S. law.
The plea came in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). According to court documents, Morales-Vazquez faces a maximum term of imprisonment of two years, a fine of up to $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100. Sentencing is set for November 4, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson commended the efforts of the United States Border Patrol in investigating this case. Assistant United States Attorney Duane A. Evans is handling the prosecution.
This conviction is part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration and eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations. The operation involves coordinated efforts from various task forces, including the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
United States District Judge Brandon S. Long will preside over sentencing on November 4. This case underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to upholding immigration laws and protecting American communities.
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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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