Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card
Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

ICE arrests Philadelphia alien pending removal on child pornography, drug charges

February 1, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Jose Ortega Ramirez in Philadelphia on January 28, 2025, on charges including possession of child pornography and drug possession.

ICE officials stated that Ramirez is pending removal proceedings but did not release further details on his immigration status or case history.

Ice arrests philadelphia alien pending removal on child pornography, drug charges
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The arrest is part of ICE’s ongoing enforcement efforts targeting noncitizens with criminal convictions.

Ramirez remains in federal custody as authorities process his removal.

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