Mario Ramirez/Mexico/DUI

ICE New Orleans arrested Mario Ramirez, a citizen and national of Mexico, on July 11, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen due to multiple serious criminal convictions and immigration violations in the United States. According to ICE records, Ramirez was convicted of conspiracy to import more than 50 kilograms of marijuana, an offense involving the planning and coordination of bringing a substantial quantity of a controlled substance into the United States. Conspiracy to import narcotics is prosecuted vigorously under federal law due to its ties to drug trafficking networks and its significant impact on public health and safety. Convictions of this nature are classified as aggravated felonies under U.S. immigration law and typically result in mandatory detention and removal proceedings.

In addition to his drug trafficking conviction, Ramirez has two convictions for driving under the influence (DUI), reflecting repeated incidents of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances. Multiple DUI offenses indicate a pattern of behavior that poses risks to public safety and often result in escalating legal consequences, including increased fines, longer license suspensions, and potential incarceration.

Ramirez’s criminal history also includes illegal re-entry into the United States after having previously been removed. Illegal re-entry is a federal offense and can carry significant penalties, especially for individuals with prior criminal convictions or repeated immigration violations.

ICE has not released further details regarding the specific circumstances, locations, or timeline of Ramirez’s most recent arrest. As of the latest report, Ramirez remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.