USA v. Ruiz Chavarria

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
CORPUS CHRISTI DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MJ ACTION NO. 2:26-MJ-00001
MAYKEL ALEXANDER RUIZ
CHAVARRIA
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 Nicaragua. He is charged with
illegally re-entering the United States after having been deported. The evidence indicates
the defendant has been deported and illegally re-entered the United States. The defendant
has no status to remain in the United States and has not presented any evidence he would
be eligible to remain in the United States if released on bond. Further, the defendant’s lack
of compliance with immigration laws and his efforts to circumvent the Border Patrol
checkpoint and evade law enforcement is a clear 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 08, 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 8, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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