Man Arrested by ICE in Sioux City Appears in Federal Court

Raul Torres Olivares has been deported from the U.S. four previous times.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 46-year-old man named Raul Torres Olivares appeared before a federal judge in Sioux City, Iowa after being arrested by ICE agents last week. Olivares is facing charges for illegal re-entry of an aggravated felon, as he has been deported from the U.S. four times previously.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of immigration enforcement and the difficulties in preventing repeat offenders from illegally re-entering the country. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the deportation process and the need for stronger border security measures.

The details

Olivares was arrested after an ICE surveillance operation at a Sioux City home where he was known to live. When agents saw him leave the home and get into a car, they tried to pull him over. Olivares then intentionally crashed his car into an SUV driven by ICE agents and tried to run from them, but was ultimately taken into custody.

  • Last week, Olivares was arrested by ICE agents in Sioux City.
  • On Tuesday morning, Olivares appeared before Judge Kelly Mahoney for his first federal court appearance.

The players

Raul Torres Olivares

A 46-year-old man who has been deported from the U.S. four previous times and is now facing federal charges for illegal re-entry of an aggravated felon.

Judge Kelly Mahoney

The federal judge presiding over Olivares' case.

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

The federal agency that arrested Olivares and is responsible for immigration enforcement.

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What’s next

The government now has 30 days to present Olivares' case to a grand jury. Olivares will remain in custody until further hearings are scheduled in this case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of immigration enforcement and the difficulties in preventing repeat offenders from illegally re-entering the country. It underscores the need for stronger border security measures and a more effective deportation process to address the issue of illegal immigration.