Birmingham Man Charged with Impeding the Arrest of an Illegal Immigrant

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal grand jury has charged a Birmingham man with interfering in the arrest of an illegal immigrant, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby.

A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Cesar Acosta, 34, with impeding a federal officer. According to court documents, Acosta interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the performance of official duties while the officer was attempting to arrest an illegal alien. The incident occurred on February 16, 2026, in Blount County.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Alan S. Kirk is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.