LAS VEGAS – An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced today by United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro to 13 months and one day in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after having been removed from the country on seven prior occasions. The government recommended a sentence of 13 months and one day in prison. Judge Navarro also sentenced him to 10 months in prison for violating the terms of his supervised release based on his 2025 conviction for illegally reentering the United States after having been deported. The government recommended 10 months in that case.
“The defendant in this case showed a complete disregard for United States law by repeatedly returning to our communities after being deported seven times,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. "This sentence sends a clear message that individuals who have been convicted of multiple felonies and continue to violate our borders will face criminal prosecution and prison time. We will continue to work closely with our federal law enforcement partners to protect public safety and uphold the rule of law.”
According to court documents and statements made during court proceedings, on March 29, 2026, Uriel Lira-Cabrera was found in the United States by immigration officials less than a year after his last deportation.
Lira-Cabrera was previously deported to Mexico on or about February 7, 2007; September 11, 2013; November 15, 2016; March 27, 2017; August 27, 2018; November 27, 2021; and July 19, 2025.
Lira-Cabrera has prior felony convictions for Assault with Deadly Weapon by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury and for illegally returning to the United States after a removal. This is his fourth conviction for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
Lira-Cabrera pleaded guilty to one count of Deported Alien Found in the United States. After serving his prison sentence, he will be deported to Mexico for an 8th time.
First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Jason Knight made the announcement.
The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada prosecuted the case.
Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.