US EditionICE Arrests César Chávez Jr. on Cartel Affiliation and Immigration Violations
- ICE agents arrested Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Studio City, California, on Wednesday amid an active Mexican warrant linked to the Sinaloa Cartel for weapons trafficking and organized crime.
- His expired B2 tourist visa and fraudulent residency application linked to his spouse’s cartel ties prompted his detention amid an active Mexican arrest warrant for organized crime and arms trafficking.
- DHS Assistant Secretary McLaughlin stated, 'The days of unchecked cartel violence are over,' confirming an active Mexican warrant for trafficking firearms, and revealing Chavez Jr. is being processed for expedited removal.
- ICE detains Chavez Jr. in California, processing him for deportation amid team unawareness of legal issues.
- ICE arrests of high-profile Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in California highlight U.S.-Mexico cooperation against cartel links and serve as a warning on visa compliance and enforcement.
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