MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An immigrant who dodged federal agents thanks to a Wisconsin judge was sentenced on Wednesday to time served for his illegal reentry into the United States. Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, 31, reached a deal with prosecutors, agreeing not to contest deportation in exchange for a lighter sentence after spending nearly seven months behind bars. U.S. District Judge Pamela Pepper cautioned him to find a way to live in Mexico rather than returning to the U.S. After his arrest in April, Flores-Ruiz reflected on his years working in the U.S. He expressed regret for his actions, saying he promised never to return, having made the perilous journey from Mexico years earlier. He was apprehended in Milwaukee after state prosecutors charged him with battery, bringing his illegal status to the attention of immigration authorities. The case has highlighted ongoing debates over immigration policy and the role of local authorities in these matters.
Wisconsin Judge's Controversial Action Leads to Immigrant's Deportation
An immigrant sentenced to time served for illegally reentering the U.S. thanks to a judge's intervention that has sparked a legal controversy. Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, after being arrested, made a plea deal with prosecutors.
Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a 31-year-old immigrant, has been sentenced to time served after a judge in Wisconsin helped him evade a federal immigration arrest. Flores-Ruiz pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S. but has immigration officials now seeking his deportation after he served nearly seven months in jail. His case reflects growing tensions between U.S. immigration enforcement and local authorities.
