Pedro David Cedillo Matom/Guatemala/Illegal Entry of the U.S.

ICE San Antonio arrested Pedro David Cedillo Matom, a 36-year-old citizen of Guatemala and an illegal alien in the United States. Cedillo Matom has a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge, yet he unlawfully reentered the country on an unknown date at an unknown location. His continued presence in the U.S. constitutes a violation of federal immigration law and a defiance of the previously issued court order.

ICE officers apprehended Cedillo Matom during a targeted enforcement operation in Texas. Upon arrest, he was found to have no legal status in the United States and had failed to depart as instructed by immigration authorities. ICE records confirm that his final removal order remains in effect, making him subject to immediate deportation. The agency has initiated steps to carry out that removal in accordance with federal law.

In addition to violating the terms of his original deportation, Cedillo Matom’s illegal reentry may subject him to potential criminal prosecution under 8 USC 1326. He has been transferred to an ICE detention facility where he will remain in custody until his removal is completed. The case highlights the ongoing challenge posed by individuals who ignore lawful orders of removal and reenter the country without authorization.