ICE begins deportation process for former Kansas mayor who committed election crimes

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — The federal government began removal proceedings against a former Kansas mayor and permanent legal resident who hoped to avoid detention after pleading guilty to election crimes.

Joe Ceballos, a former Coldwater mayor, was notified at 10 a.m. Tuesday that he must report to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Wichita on Wednesday morning.

Ceballos is “terrified,” attorney Jess Hoeme said.

Ceballos pleaded guilty to three counts of disorderly election conduct …

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