Rigoberto Perez-Madera/Mexico/Domestic Violence, Possession of a Controlled Substance

ICE Los Angeles arrested Rigoberto Perez-Madera, a 37-year-old citizen and national of Mexico, on July 9, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen based on multiple criminal convictions in the United States. According to ICE records, Perez-Madera has been convicted of possession of a controlled substance, an offense involving the unlawful possession of drugs regulated under federal and state law. Drug possession charges are considered serious under U.S. immigration law and may be classified as crimes involving moral turpitude, often resulting in mandatory detention and removal proceedings.

In addition to drug-related offenses, Perez-Madera has also been convicted of domestic violence. This offense involves abusive behavior—physical, emotional, or psychological—directed toward a spouse, partner, or other household member. Domestic violence convictions are treated as crimes of moral turpitude under immigration law and carry significant consequences, including potential ineligibility for relief from removal and permanent inadmissibility to the United States.

ICE has not released additional information regarding the specific circumstances of Perez-Madera’s arrests, the locations of the offenses, or whether he has other convictions beyond those listed. As of the latest report, Perez-Madera remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.