Illegal alien from Mexico sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, following US Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation

BOISE — Jose Salvador Alcaraz-Curiel, 31, an illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for being a deported alien found in the United States, following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation, Feb. 24, 2025.

According to court records, Alcaraz-Curiel was previously removed from the U.S. in October 2018 and September 2020.

“This conviction underscores the dedication of ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents in safeguarding our nation’s laws,” said ICE HSI Seattle acting Special Agent in Charge Matthew Murphy. “By holding individuals accountable for illegally reentering the United States, we emphasize the vital role of immigration enforcement in protecting the safety and security of our communities. We remain fully committed to enforcing immigration laws to safeguard the American public.”

After his second removal, Alcaraz-Curiel again reentered the United States illegally and without lawful authority. ICE encountered Alcaraz-Curiel in Canyon County in March 2024. Alcaraz-Curiel has history of state misdemeanor and felony convictions in Idaho, as well as a 2020 federal conviction in the District of Arizona for being a deported alien found in the United States.

Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott commended the efforts of ICE for their work on this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Francis J. Zebari prosecuted this case.