ICE Arrests Mexican Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for Cartel Ties – Faces Immediate Deportation
📅 July 3, 2025 | Cedar News Desk
In a high-profile immigration enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on July 2, citing criminal illegal alien status and cartel involvement.
ICE confirmed that Chavez Jr., the son of legendary boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., is being processed for expedited removal from the United States.
According to federal officials, Chavez Jr. is a known affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel and currently has an active arrest warrant in Mexico related to organized crime, firearms trafficking, and explosives smuggling.
🚨 ICE Statement:
“Under President Trump, no one is above the law — including world-famous athletes. Our message to any cartel affiliates operating in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences.”
This arrest marks a significant moment in the Trump administration’s renewed crackdown on cartel-linked individuals operating within American borders. Authorities say this operation signals the end of impunity for foreign nationals tied to transnational criminal organizations.
🔍 What Happens Next?
Chavez Jr. is expected to be deported under expedited procedures. The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating with Mexican authorities to ensure his return to face legal proceedings related to cartel activity.
