Judge Halts Deportation of Witness in the Death of Lorenzo Salgado at the Hands of ICE
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A federal judge has halted the deportation of José Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness to the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7. Rojas Pliego was in the vehicle with Salgado Araujo, who was shot while heading to work. His detention by ICE is being challenged as unconstitutional. The Department of Homeland Security stated it will comply with the court order. Meanwhile, the Harris County District Attorney's Office is assisting the three passengers in applying for U visas for cooperating with law enforcement. The investigation continues amid protests and calls for an independent inquiry.
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