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Haitian group demands 'full, independent investigation' into ICE shooting
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Haitian group demands 'full, independent investigation' into ICE shooting

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) demands a full, independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston.
  • HBA cites concerns about ICE tactics, use of force, and a pattern of at least 50 deaths in ICE custody or during enforcement operations.
  • The organization calls for the Department of Justice to investigate, release evidence, and hold accountable those responsible, advocating for the abolition of ICE.

The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) is demanding a thorough and independent investigation into the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston. ICE agents shot and killed Araujo after pulling him over, with the Department of Homeland Security claiming he "weaponized his vehicle."

complete transparency and accountability

— Guerline JozefHBA Executive Director Guerline Jozef demanded transparency and accountability from DHS and ICE.

Guerline Jozef, HBA Executive Director, expressed serious concerns about ICE's tactics and use of force, particularly noting that reports suggest Araujo was not the intended target. She highlighted that this incident is not isolated, pointing to at least 50 deaths in ICE custody or during enforcement operations. Jozef described this as a "deeply troubling pattern of violence, neglect, and a lack of accountability."

Reports indicate that Mr Salgado Araujo was not the intended target of the operation, raising serious concerns about ICE’s tactics, use of force, and disregard for human life, especially Black and brown immigrants.

— Guerline JozefJozef raised concerns about ICE's tactics and potential disregard for human life, especially for immigrants of color.

HBA urges the Department of Justice to launch an independent investigation, release all evidence, and hold any violators accountable. "No federal law enforcement agency should be permitted to investigate itself without meaningful independent oversight," Jozef stated, emphasizing that the killing is part of a "troubling pattern of violence and impunity" associated with ICE.

These deaths point to a deeply troubling pattern of violence, neglect, and a lack of accountability that demands immediate action.

— Guerline JozefJozef described the deaths in ICE custody or operations as a pattern of violence and neglect.

The organization stands in solidarity with Araujo's family and others who have lost loved ones during immigration enforcement. Caribbean immigration advocates in New York echoed calls for ICE's abolition, with Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition criticizing DHS's justifications for deadly force and questioning their credibility.

No federal law enforcement agency should be permitted to investigate itself without meaningful independent oversight.

— Guerline JozefJozef argued against federal agencies investigating themselves in cases of alleged misconduct.
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Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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