USA v. Acosta-Angeles

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
VICTORIA DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MJ ACTION NO. 6:26-MJ-00003
JOSE SANTOS ACOSTA-ANGELES
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3142(f). Detention of the defendant pending trial in this case is necessary because
there is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard. The weight
of the evidence is strong. The defendant is a citizen of Mexico with no status to remain or
enter the United States. He is charged with eluding examination or inspection by
immigration officers in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(2). The evidence indicates the
defendant entered the United States unlawfully almost 26 years ago and has continued to
elude the immigration authorities since that time. If the defendant is convicted, he will
likely be deported which gives the defendant little incentive to return to Court if released.
Further, the defendant’s lack of compliance with immigration laws is an indication the
defendant is unwilling to comply with conditions of release. The Defendant is ORDERED
detained pending trial.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his
designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
January 15, 2026
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending
appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation
with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney
for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the
defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with
a court proceeding.
ORDERED on January 15, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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