Man Convicted After Multiple Deportations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced the conviction of a man who illegally crossed into the U.S. during the Biden administration after being deported three times.
Santo Beat Aibar Eibar, 49, returned to the United States after his latest deportation on September 21, 2021. Interestingly, he did so without any testing, hospitalization, or parole from federal immigration authorities.
This Dominican national was arrested by ICE in Boston and later pleaded guilty in federal court in June. His actions have been described as a flagrant disregard for U.S. immigration laws, leading to his conviction for unlawfully re-entering the country following his deportation.
Meanwhile, a second suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting involving a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, and, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this individual has a lengthy criminal history.
ICE stated that they remain committed to public safety, asserting, “We do not stand by as criminals violate immigration laws and threaten our communities.” They aim to prioritize the removal of individuals with illegal status who pose risks to New England neighborhoods.
Aibar could face a significant sentence—up to 20 years in prison, along with a potential $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release—when he is sentenced on September 11. Once he completes any prison time, he is expected to be deported again.
In a related note, ICE also recently announced another conviction of Manuel Lewis Lewis, 52, a Guatemalan national who also re-entered the country illegally after being deported in April 1996 and again in March 2012.
ICE highlighted the ongoing challenges in cities like Boston, which are considered sanctuary cities. These municipalities have laws that often limit local governments’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Interestingly, Lewis has previous convictions related to operating a vehicle under the influence, which raises concerns about public safety. He could face two years after bar, a hefty fine, and a year of directed releases, and like Aibar, he will be deported following his prison term.
ICE officials emphasize their commitment to maintaining safety in communities by addressing the presence of individuals who repeatedly violate immigration laws.
