New Mexico Judge Joel Cano Banned by State Supreme Court After Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested on His Property

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Who Is Joel Cano? Judge Resigns After Migrant Found at His Home

In a resignation letter addressed to 3rd Judicial District Chief Judge Conrad Perea, Judge Cano wrote, "Working with each of you has been a very rewarding experience for which I will remain eternally grateful," according to Fox News.

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Court Docs: Las Cruces judge allows alleged Tren De Aragua gang member to stay on his property

Court documents state that when he was living in El Paso, Ortega-Lopez met Judge Cano's wife, Nancy Cano, when he was doing a job installing a glass door for her.

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The page also shows photos of what appears to be Judge Cano and Ortega-Lopez socializing, including Ortega-Lopez passing a long rifle to both Judge Cano and Nancy.

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Dem judge in New Mexico steps down after man with alleged Tren de Aragua ties found in his home
Dem judge in New Mexico steps down after man with alleged Tren de Aragua ties found in his home. Federal agents at the Department of Homeland Security had raided former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Jose “Joel” Cano’s home on Feb. 28.
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New Mexico Democrat Judge Resigns After ICE Arrests Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Member in His Home
The illegal alien entered the U.S. in Eagle Pass, Texas, before being released on an immigration parole due to overcrowding. He has ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, which was declared a foreign terrorist organization by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The illegal alien was arrested on February 28 at the home of Magistrate Judge Joel Cano.
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Democrat Judge in New Mexico Abruptly Resigns After Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Found with Firearm at His Home
Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano abruptly resigned after federal agents arrested an alleged member of the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. The bombshell resignation letter, dated March 3, came just days after agents with Homeland Security Investigations raided a property tied to Cano and his wife, Nancy.
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Democrat Judge Caught Harboring Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member
Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano has reportedly resigned. HSI agents executed a search warrant at his home on Feb. 28, arresting a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member. Agents also took an undisclosed number of other illegal immigrants into custody, and seized four firearms.
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Dem judge resigns after ICE arrests suspected Tren de Aragua gangster at his home
Judge Jose "Joel" Cano, a Democrat, resigned last month after a suspected Tren de Aragua gangster was arrested at his home. On February 28, ICE agents conducted a search warrant on his home in connection with Cristhian Ortega-Lopez.
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Democrat Judge Resigns After Suspected Tren De Aragua Gangbanger Arrested At His Home
Dona Ana County Magistrate Judge Jose “Joel’ Cano resigned from the bench shortly after Cristhian Ortega-Lopez was arrested by federal authorities in March. The 23-year-old Venezuelan national is accused of being an illegal migrant in possession of firearms and having affiliations with Tren de Aragua.
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Judge resigns after immigrant with alleged criminal connections arrested at his home
A New Mexico judge resigned last month following the arrest of an immigrant in the country illegally. The jurist made no mention of why he was resigning before his four-year term was set to end in 2026. Oral arguments have been scheduled on April 24 for Cano to go before the New Mexico Supreme Court.
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Damning pics of judge with Venezuelan gangsters that led to downfall
New photos show Ortega-Lopez celebrating Christmas with his family. He had been living in the U.S. with his wife and three children. He was arrested in December after crossing the border into Mexico. He has been charged with illegally entering the country and making false statements.
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Judge Resigns After His Suspected Tren de Aragua Roomie's Arrested
Jose “Joel” Cano, a former police officer and Democrat, was first elected as a magistrate judge in 2010. He ran unopposed in three subsequent elections, winning his fourth term in 2022. Cano is now under investigation. The man is accused by federal law enforcement of being affiliated with a Venezuelan gang.
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New Mexico judge resigns after alleged gang member arrested on his property
New Mexico judge resigns after alleged gang member arrested on his property
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Judge resigns after being caught harboring illegal Venezuelan gangster at family home
Judge resigns after being caught harboring illegal Venezuelan gangster at family home. Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his home in the hunt for 23-year-old Cristhian Ortega-Lopez. He had been released from a detention facility where he was being held just days after crossing the border.
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Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home
Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home. Cano resigned in March after agents from the US Department of Homeland Security arrested suspected TdA gang member Cristhian Ortega-Lopez at Cano's home.
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