Deported multiple times, Mexico man sneaks back into US; exploits 2 minors
A Mexican national, Erik Santana-Garcia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors and illegal reentry into the United States. The conviction follows his arrest after transporting a minor across state lines and the discovery of child pornography on his device.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing federal efforts to prosecute child exploitation and enforce immigration laws regarding repeat offenders.
A Mexican national who had been deported from the US multiple times before illegally reentering the country has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two minors, the US Department of Justice said.Erik Santana-Garcia, 34, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was sentenced on July 30 to 20 years in federal prison without parole, followed by lifetime supervised release, according to the DOJ.He was convicted of interstate transportation of a minor with intent to engage in illegal sexual activity, possession of child pornography and illegal reentry into the US following a prior deportation.ICE said Santana-Garcia had been removed from the US before illegally reentering the country and will be deported to Mexico after serving his 20-year prison sentence.The agency said the Trump administration has “zero tolerance” for child predators and…
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