Mexican Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Detained by ICE for Organized Crime Charges

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., a well-known Mexican boxer and son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Studio City, California, shortly after his recent fight against Jake Paul. He is being processed for expedited removal due to an active arrest warrant in Mexico related to his alleged involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives, with authorities identifying him as an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel. Chavez legally entered the U.S. in August 2023 on a B2 tourist visa that expired in February 2024 and applied for Lawful Permanent Resident status in April 2024 based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen linked to the cartel. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services flagged him as a public safety threat last year, but he was allowed back into the country in January 2025 under temporary parole, despite multiple fraudulent statements on his residency application. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that under President Trump, cartel affiliates will face consequences, highlighting the administration's commitment to prioritizing the removal of such individuals. Chavez's arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat cartel-related activities within the U.S., particularly involving high-profile figures.