Eswin Uriel Castro/Mexico/Child Molestation

Eswin Uriel Castro, a previously deported criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested by ICE during a targeted enforcement operation. Castro has multiple serious convictions, including child molestation and being armed with a dangerous weapon, alongside arrests for robbery and domestic violence. His case was publicly highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security as among the “heinous criminals” recently arrested by ICE in Los Angeles .

Castro’s criminal background led to an immigration priority classification, and his presence in the U.S. without lawful status after prior deportation prompted swift action. Upon arrest, ICE lodged a detainer and took him into custody without incident. He was processed under immigration protocols and remains held at a federal detention center pending removal proceedings. Based on his serious convictions and prior deportation history, he is not eligible for bond and will await an immigration judge’s ruling on his status.

His case is part of a broader enforcement effort focused on noncitizens with violent or predatory criminal records. By highlighting cases like Castro’s, ICE and DHS emphasize their commitment to public safety and the removal of dangerous offenders.