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ICE Arrests Cuban National with Long History of Crimes

4/22/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of Eledoro Valenzuela Rodriguez, a Cuban national, in Florida.
He has a history of multiple convictions and faced charges including cocaine possession and firearm offenses.
Rodriguez had a final removal order since 1980 and was repeatedly released while living in sanctuary cities.
ICE stated it will continue to enforce immigration laws despite local politics and criticized sanctuary policies for hindering law enforcement.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of Eledoro Valenzuela Rodriguez, a Cuban national, in Florida.
He has a history of multiple convictions and faced charges including cocaine possession and firearm offenses.
Rodriguez had a final removal order since 1980 and was repeatedly released while living in sanctuary cities.
ICE stated it will continue to enforce immigration laws despite local politics and criticized sanctuary policies for hindering law enforcement.