Julio César Chávez Jr. detained by ICE over alleged cartel ties

Legal & Crime - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a Mexican boxer, was arrested by ICE for alleged ties to a drug cartel and being in the US illegally since last year [1] - Chavez allegedly applied for lawful permanent resident status after marrying someone related to Waqin El Chapo Guzman [2] - Chavez faces expedited removal and an active arrest warrant in Mexico [2] - Chavez's attorney claims the allegations are outrageous and designed to terrorize the community, stating Chavez was due in court for a mental health diversion progress report [4][5] - The attorney argues there were opportunities to detain Chavez previously, referencing his public training sessions [6][7] Political Implications - The Trump administration allegedly flagged Chavez as a threat, while the Biden administration did not prioritize him [4] - Allegations include Chavez overstayed his tourist visa and forged paperwork to apply for a green card [8]