As part of the stricter immigration policies implemented in Florida during 2025, two migrants were indicted by a federal grand jury in the southern part of the state for illegal re-entry into the United States.
This after they were previously deported.
Marvin Wilton case
Marvin Wilton Max Ayala was arrested on April 1, 2025 in South Florida.
According to court documents, this would be at least the fifth time Ayala has entered the United States illegally without inspection or authorization from an immigration official.
Authorities reported that Ayala had been deported on four previous occasions:
November 21, 2012, April 6, 2015, May 4, 2020 and August 5, 2021.
The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on April 30, 2025, under docket number 1:25-cr-20192, with U.S. Attorney Melissa Roca Shaw representing the federal government.
Ayala faces charges of violating immigration laws by illegally re-entering the country after having been deported multiple times.
Legal context
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Illegal re-entry into the United States after deportation is considered a federal crime.
Penalties may vary depending on the circumstances, but in cases of recidivism, sanctions may be more severe.
Under current immigration laws, a person who illegally re-enters the country after a deportation can face up to 2 years in prison.
If the individual has a criminal record or has been deported for serious crimes, the penalty may increase significantly.
In Florida, authorities have intensified measures against illegal immigration.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that increases penalties for those who illegally enter or re-enter the state.
These laws provide that illegal entry into Florida is considered a misdemeanor of the first degree, with a mandatory minimum penalty of nine months imprisonment.
In case of recidivism, the offense is elevated to a third-degree felony, with minimum penalties of between one and two years imprisonment.
Implications
These cases highlight the importance of Hispanic migrants in the United States being informed about immigration laws and the consequences of violating them.
Illegal reentry into the United States after deportation is considered a federal crime
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The tightening of immigration policies in states such as Florida means that authorities are cracking down harder on illegal re-entry into the country.
It is essential that migrants know their rights and seek appropriate legal advice to avoid situations that could jeopardize their freedom and stay in the country.
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