Gerson David Silva-Machado/Honduras/Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Minor

Gerson David Silva-Machado, a citizen of Honduras and an illegal alien in the United States, has been deported by ICE New Orleans following a serious criminal conviction that categorizes him as a sexual predator.

Silva-Machado’s criminal history includes a conviction for lewd or lascivious acts with a minor—a deeply troubling offense that involves sexual contact or conduct with a child, typically under circumstances of coercion, exploitation, or manipulation. According to court records, the incident that led to Silva-Machado’s conviction involved a minor who was under the age of 14. Prosecutors established that Silva-Machado engaged in sexual touching and acts that were both unlawful and profoundly harmful to the child’s physical and emotional well-being.

Such crimes carry severe legal consequences due to the lifelong trauma inflicted on victims. Judges and law enforcement treat these cases with the utmost gravity, recognizing the offender as a significant threat to public safety. Following his conviction, Silva-Machado served a custodial sentence before being transferred to ICE custody to face immigration proceedings.

Given the nature of his offense and his illegal presence in the United States, ICE prioritized Silva-Machado’s case for removal. He was detained at an ICE detention facility while his case proceeded through the immigration courts. After receiving a final order of removal, ICE deported Silva-Machado to Honduras. His deportation is a measure to ensure that individuals who commit sexual offenses against minors are not permitted to remain in the U.S., thereby safeguarding vulnerable populations from further harm.