A New Mexico judge named Jose “Joel” Cano resigned after Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a suspected gang member, was arrested at his home. Ortega-Lopez, a 23-year-old from Venezuela, was charged with unlawful possession of firearms.
The arrest happened during a joint operation between the Justice Department, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Judge Cano announced his resignation on March 3, effective March 21, following Ortega-Lopez’s arrest.
Ortega-Lopez is allegedly affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S.
