Hector Carillo-Lopes/Guatemala/DUI

Hector Carillo-Lopes, a 30-year-old citizen of Guatemala and an illegal alien present in the United States, was arrested by ICE ERO Chicago following his latest encounter with law enforcement. Carillo-Lopes has an extensive immigration history that highlights his persistent disregard for U.S. immigration laws and public safety.

Carillo-Lopes has been removed from the United States twice before, each time returned to Guatemala as required by federal law. Despite these previous removals, he illegally reentered the U.S. for a third time, demonstrating a deliberate and ongoing violation of immigration orders and court rulings. Illegal reentry after prior removal is a federal offense, punishable by fines and imprisonment, and is treated as a significant public safety concern due to its blatant disregard for legal authority.

Further compounding the severity of his immigration violations is Carillo-Lopes’s recent criminal conduct. He was arrested by local authorities in Illinois for driving under the influence (DUI). Driving under the influence places the lives of innocent people at grave risk and is considered a serious offense, particularly for individuals already subject to removal proceedings. A DUI conviction underscores a pattern of poor judgment and unlawful behavior, raising concerns about Carillo-Lopes’s threat to community safety.

Carillo-Lopes remains in ICE custody pending the outcome of removal proceedings. His repeated illegal entries into the U.S. and criminal activity highlight the necessity for continued enforcement efforts to protect public safety and maintain the integrity of U.S. immigration laws.