Jose Cajina-Poveda/Nicaragua/Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Battery

ICE Chicago, working alongside other federal law enforcement agencies, recently arrested Jose Cajina-Poveda in Aurora, Illinois. Cajina-Poveda, a citizen of Nicaragua, is an illegal alien present in the United States in violation of immigration law. His arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend individuals who pose public safety concerns and who have defied lawful orders of removal.

Cajina-Poveda was previously ordered removed from the United States in 2024 following immigration proceedings. Despite the final order of removal, he remained in the country unlawfully, choosing not to comply with the directive to depart. His presence in the United States reflects a deliberate evasion of both immigration authorities and the U.S. legal system.

Adding to the gravity of his immigration violations is his criminal record in the United States. Local law enforcement in Illinois has arrested Cajina-Poveda on charges of disorderly conduct—a broad offense encompassing actions that disturb the public peace or safety—and for domestic battery, a violent crime that directly impacts the safety and wellbeing of individuals within the community, especially those closest to him.

Following his arrest, ICE placed Cajina-Poveda into detention to ensure he remains in custody while removal proceedings move forward. He will appear before an immigration judge to determine the outcome of his case and whether any form of relief from removal is applicable, though his prior order of removal significantly limits his legal options.

ICE emphasizes the importance of removing individuals like Cajina-Poveda who, beyond violating immigration laws, have demonstrated a willingness to engage in criminal behavior that jeopardizes public safety.