Summary
A former New Mexico judge, Joel Cano, was arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence related to a gang member suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. Cano is accused of destroying a cellphone belonging to Cristhian Adrian Ortega-Lopez, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, and his wife, Nancy Cano, faces similar charges. This arrest follows a broader crackdown under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy for illegal immigration, with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasizing that anyone aiding fugitives will face prosecution.
