A Dominican national living in Boston has been charged with unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported, according to an April 2 announcement by federal authorities.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and prosecute individuals who return to the country without authorization following removal. Authorities said 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 set for April 7.
Charging documents state that Cruz-Sanchez is a citizen of the Dominican Republic who was previously deported from the United States in both 2019 and 2023. Records also show 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. Officials noted that any sentence would be determined by a federal district court judge under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes. Upon completion of any imposed sentence, Cruz-Sanchez would again be subject to deportation.
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. Assistant U.S. Attorney Suzanne Sullivan Jacobus from the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
Authorities emphasized that all details contained within charging documents are allegations at this stage; “The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.”