Kimberlin Yojany Castellanos-Castaneda/Honduras/Felony Amphetamine Possession, Possession of Marijuana

ICE New Orleans arrested Kimberlin Yojany Castellanos-Castaneda, a citizen and national of Honduras, on July 11, 2025, following her identification as a removable noncitizen based on drug-related criminal convictions in the United States. According to ICE records, Castellanos-Castaneda has been convicted of felony amphetamine possession, an offense involving the unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. Amphetamines, which include methamphetamine and other stimulant drugs, are classified as having a high potential for abuse and dependence. Felony drug convictions carry serious criminal penalties and significant immigration consequences, often leading to removal proceedings and potential bars to future reentry into the United States.

In addition to the felony amphetamine conviction, Castellanos-Castaneda has also been convicted of possession of marijuana. While some jurisdictions have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for certain uses, possession offenses remain illegal under federal law and can negatively impact a noncitizen’s immigration status. Drug convictions, even for smaller quantities or substances like marijuana, are considered offenses involving moral turpitude and can serve as grounds for deportation.

Details regarding the specific circumstances, location, or timeline of Castellanos-Castaneda’s most recent arrest have not been disclosed in publicly available ICE statements. No additional charges beyond those listed were noted in ICE records concerning her criminal history. As of the latest report, Castellanos-Castaneda remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine her future status in the United States.