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United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz
Date: 06-23-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Harrisburg
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Reentry
Mexican National Charged With Illegal Reentry
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The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz, age 40, a Mexican National residing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was indicted on June 18, 2025, by a federal grand jury on one count of illegal reentry into the United States.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that Dorantes-Ortiz was previously removed from the United States on July 20, 2022, via Brownsville, Texas. The indictment also alleges that on March 7, 2025, Dorantes-Ortiz was encountered in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania without having first obtained legal permission to reenter the country.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
This matter was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Scalera is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is up to two years of imprisonment, plus a fine and a term of supervised release. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
The outcome was: Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Which court heard United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, PA.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Harrisburg. Defendant's attorney: .
When was United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz decided?
This case was decided on June 23, 2025.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Reentry
Mexican National Charged With Illegal Reentry
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The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz, age 40, a Mexican National residing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was indicted on June 18, 2025, by a federal grand jury on one count of illegal reentry into the United States.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that Dorantes-Ortiz was previously removed from the United States on July 20, 2022, via Brownsville, Texas. The indictment also alleges that on March 7, 2025, Dorantes-Ortiz was encountered in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania without having first obtained legal permission to reenter the country.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
This matter was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Scalera is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is up to two years of imprisonment, plus a fine and a term of supervised release. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
The outcome was: Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Which court heard United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, PA.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Harrisburg. Defendant's attorney: .
When was United States of America v. Hilario Dorantes-Ortiz decided?
This case was decided on June 23, 2025.