New Orleans, Louisiana – Jose Alfredo Jimenez-Centeno, a 72-year-old citizen of El Salvador, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long for illegal re-entry into the United States after being previously deported. The sentence came on June 24, 2025, with Judge Long ordering Jimenez-Centeno to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee in addition to time served.
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According to court documents, Jimenez-Centeno returned to the U.S. following his deportation on August 20, 1996. The defendant pleaded guilty to all charges brought against him under Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the efforts of United States Customs and Border Protection in this case.
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Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachal Cassagne and Jon Maestri led the prosecution, representing the Narcotics Unit and General Crimes Unit respectively. Their tireless work contributed to the successful conviction of Jimenez-Centeno.
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The sentence underscores the serious nature of illegal re-entry, a crime that poses significant risks to public safety and national security. The United States government remains committed to enforcing immigration laws and protecting its borders.
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For more information on this case, contact the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana at (504) 589-7220.
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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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