Man Sentenced for Illegal Reentry in Dallas
A 46-year-old man was sentenced to 74 months in federal prison following a guilty plea for illegal reentry.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Immigration
Fernando Salvador Perez Morales was sentenced to 74 months in federal prison by Judge Brantley Starr for illegal reentry into the United States. The 46-year-old was apprehended by ICE in August 2025 following two prior removals from the country.
Why it matters
The sentencing addresses the federal prosecution of individuals who repeatedly reenter the country illegally after previous removals. Authorities noted the defendant had seven prior DWI convictions during his time in the United States.
The defendant received a 74-month federal prison sentence for illegal reentry. This follows a history that includes seven prior DWI convictions and two previous removals from the United States in 2013 and 2020.
The players
Brantley Starr
He is a United States District Judge serving in the Northern District of Texas who presided over the sentencing.
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations
This is the division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement responsible for the identification, arrest, and removal of individuals who violate immigration laws.
Fernando Salvador Perez Morales
He is a 46-year-old individual who was prosecuted for illegal reentry after previously being removed from the United States.
The details
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations conducted the investigation that led to the indictment in November 2025 and a subsequent guilty plea in March 2026. After completing his sentence, the defendant will be removed from the United States.
Timeline
2009-2025: The defendant received seven DWI convictions.
2013: The defendant was removed from the U.S.
2020: The defendant was removed from the U.S.
August 2025: The defendant was apprehended by ICE.
September 23, 2026: The defendant was sentenced to 74 months in prison.
Political Context
This case follows the enforcement protocols established under the Immigration and Nationality Act's illegal reentry provisions. Prosecution of repeat offenders remains a point of debate regarding the allocation of federal judicial resources versus administrative processing.
The sentencing demonstrates the legal consequences for repeat immigration violations in the Northern District of Texas. Residents may note increased federal oversight regarding repeat offenders with criminal records in the area.
The takeaway
The court's decision highlights the strict sentencing guidelines applied to individuals with histories of both illegal reentry and multiple criminal convictions. This case serves as an example of federal enforcement priorities regarding non-citizens who repeatedly return to the country.
Further reading
For more on how federal policies are applied locally, visit the Immigration section.
