Eugenio Romero-Ruiz/Mexico/Illegal Reentry

Mexican national Eugenio Romero-Ruiz was arrested by federal immigration authorities in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Romero-Ruiz was previously convicted of illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. Section 1326, a federal offense applying to individuals previously deported who unlawfully return to the United States. Court records indicate Romero-Ruiz had been deported prior to his unlawful reentry and subsequent apprehension.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement took Romero-Ruiz into custody in Saint Paul during Operation Metro Surge. According to federal documentation, Romero-Ruiz’s arrest reflects ICE enforcement actions targeting individuals with prior deportation orders who have illegally reentered the country. Federal records show Romero-Ruiz’s criminal history includes traffic violations including driving without a license and operating a vehicle without insurance.