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U.S. Seeks Deportation of Convicted Murderer Trump Cited

7/25/2026

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U.S. officials seek custody of Ulises Raigoza-Martinez after his July 22, 2026 guilty plea to murder and theft, a 20-year sentence.
After Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed a detainer, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said Raigoza-Martinez “should NEVER have been in our country,” pledging deportation.
U.S. President Donald Trump cited the case as a migrant-crime example during his 2024 campaign and in July 2026.

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U.S. officials seek custody of Ulises Raigoza-Martinez after his July 22, 2026 guilty plea to murder and theft, a 20-year sentence.
After Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed a detainer, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said Raigoza-Martinez “should NEVER have been in our country,” pledging deportation.
U.S. President Donald Trump cited the case as a migrant-crime example during his 2024 campaign and in July 2026.