The Department of Homeland Security alleged on Tuesday that a Utah youth soccer coach who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a history of child sexual abuse.

Jair Celis, a 29-year-old Utah father and soccer coach, was taken into ICE custody last week during his final interview before receiving a permanent resident card, according to the man’s attorney. Celis, who is married to a U.S. citizen, is now being held in a detention facility in Arizona.

“If you break the law, you will face the consequences,” Homeland Security said on X on Tuesday . “We are not going to give green cards to child predators.”

The Tribune contacted ICE multiple times Monday and Tuesday about the reason for Celis’ detention but did not hear back.

In 2014, Celis was accused in 3rd Di

See Full Page