ICE New Orleans Deportation Officers Remove Convicted Honduran Sex Offender From U.S.
Deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in New Orleans have removed Melbin Ramos-Orellana, a Honduran national, from the United States. Authorities identified Ramos-Orellana as an undocumented individual present in the country without legal authorization and confirmed his classification as a sex offender prior to his repatriation.
The removal operation was conducted by ERO New Orleans, which coordinates the apprehension and deportation of non-citizens who pose a threat to public safety or national security. According to agency reports, Ramos-Orellana’s criminal history was a primary factor in prioritizing his removal. Upon his return to Honduras, custody was transferred to local authorities, a standard procedure for repatriated individuals who may face legal obligations in their home country or require monitoring.
Immigration enforcement officials emphasized that individuals subject to removal are afforded due process through the federal immigration court system. Respondents in these proceedings have the opportunity to seek legal counsel and present claims for relief before an immigration judge issues a final order of removal. In cases involving serious criminal convictions, federal law often mandates detention and accelerates the removal timeline once all legal appeals have been exhausted or waived.
ERO New Orleans operates across a multi-state area, frequently focusing resources on individuals with verified criminal records, including sex offenses, violent crimes, and gang affiliations. This action aligns with the agency’s broader operational directives to prioritize the removal of non-citizens who have violated U.S. criminal laws in addition to immigration statutes.
