A Salvadoran national living in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. Miguel Chavez, also known as "Miguel Angel Chavez Figueroa," aged 55, faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. His arrest occurred on April 25, 2025.
The indictment reveals that Chavez was deported from the United States to El Salvador on November 22, 2013. Allegedly, he reentered the country illegally without permission at some point following his removal.
The charge of unlawful reentry after a conviction for an aggravated felony carries potential penalties including up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine reaching $250,000. Upon completion of any sentence imposed, the defendant may face deportation once more. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston announced the charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Zacks from the Major Crimes Unit is handling the prosecution.
It is important to note that the details in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant maintains presumption of innocence unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
