Restaurant Manager in Montoursville Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Employment
What happened
Jose Felix Ramirez-Cabrera, manager of Mr. Chilaquil's Mexican Grill & Cantina, was indicted by a grand jury on August 27 and arrested on September 23, 2026, in Montoursville. He faces federal charges from the Department of Homeland Security for illegal re-entry and allegedly employing individuals who were undocumented and used false Social Security numbers. During the arrest, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained three other workers at the restaurant who lacked legal status.
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Why it matters
The indictment involves federal charges related to immigration status and labor practices at a local business. These types of enforcement actions relate directly to labor compliance and the legal status of workers in the United States.
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Who's involved
- MontoursvilleThe borough where the restaurant is located and where the charges were filed.
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The entities involved
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Montoursville
borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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