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El Paso Sees Surge in Immigration Cases Filed by Federal Prosecutors

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Federal prosecutors in El Paso have filed a total of 152 immigration-related criminal cases, highlighting a significant enforcement action in the region. These cases include serious charges such as illegal re-entry and alien smuggling. One notable case involves Ecuadorian national Luis Oswaldo Zhagui-Zhagui, who was charged with illegal re-entry into the United States. This increase in cases underscores ongoing immigration challenges faced by the area and the federal government's response to such issues.

Key Details: • 152 immigration-related cases filed in El Paso area • Charges include illegal re-entry and alien smuggling • Luis Oswaldo Zhagui-Zhagui charged with illegal re-entry

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