A Dominican national living in Boston was charged on April 2 with unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported, according to federal authorities.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address illegal reentry by individuals who have previously been removed from the country. The charge carries significant penalties and underscores the legal consequences for repeat immigration violations.
Angel Daniel Cruz-Sanchez, age 40, faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. He was arrested on April 1 and appeared in federal court in Boston for his initial hearing. A detention hearing is scheduled for April 7. According to charging documents, Cruz-Sanchez is a citizen of the Dominican Republic who had previously been deported in both 2019 and 2023. The documents also state that he has prior convictions for drug trafficking from cases in 2003, 2008, and 2018.
If convicted, Cruz-Sanchez could face up to twenty years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine as high as $250,000. After serving any sentence imposed by the court, he would be subject to deportation again. Sentencing decisions are made by a federal district court judge following U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and David T. Wesling, Acting Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston announced the charges against Cruz-Sanchez. Assistant U.S. Attorney Suzanne Sullivan Jacobus from the Major Crimes Unit will prosecute the case.
Authorities emphasize that all details contained within charging documents are allegations at this stage of proceedings: “The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.”
