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The Department of Justice reports they have arrested Marlo Alejandro Valdovinos-Guerra, a 32-year-old Mexican national, once again after he attempted to enter into the United States illegally. This wasn’t the Mexican national’s first attempt to illegally cross the border, either, as he was just deported from the United States on December 2nd after somehow gaining entry into the country previously. He was captured in America just one month after his last deportation.
The Department of Justice is using this case to highlight the ongoing issue with repeat border crossers. Guerra, for instance, has illegally attempted to come to the United States six times over the past 13 years. Valdovinos-Guerra has been deported in 2024, 2021, twice in 2019, and 2012.
What’s more, illegal border crossings aren’t the only crime the suspect is accused of committing. In 2024, he was also convicted after inflicting an injury on a spouse or cohabitant. He was given a two-year sentence in that case. In 2025, he was also found guilty of attempted malicious destruction of property when he admitted that he intentionally discharged a firearm at a nightclub.
The suspect’s trial is scheduled to begin on September 8. If Valdovinos-Guerra is convicted, then he could face a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Based on his charges, he could also potentially get sentenced to serve out an additional three years on supervised release, pay a $250,000 fine, and be subject to an additional $100 special assessment.
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If you are in a questionable situation, then you do not have to disclose your immigration status. You always have the right to speak with an attorney. You also have the right to ask for an interpreter if you don’t speak English or want additional help understanding exactly what’s being said.
Las Vegas is considered a sanctuary city, which limits the cooperation between local police and ICE unless a specific warrant is produced. If you’re currently worried about your immigration status or a recent encounter with law enforcement, then it’s a good idea to contact an attorney to learn more about your rights and legal options. An attorney can also help you report a violation if you believe local police violated your rights during a recent interaction.
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