Mexican immigrant's sons demand justice from Congress after ICE shooting death

The children of Lorenzo Salgado, a Mexican immigrant who died on July 7 in Houston after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, are demanding justice from the U.S. Congress. They described the death as "unnecessary and violent."

The family's plea came during a public hearing in Houston. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the House Homeland Security Committee, all Democrats, organized the event to address concerns about federal immigration enforcement actions that have resulted in at least three migrant deaths in July.

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How many more of our fathers have to die, how many more children have to be waiting for answers, how many wives have to suffer from the death of their partner?

Salgado, 52, was shot while driving to his construction job in a predominantly Latino neighborhood. His son, Ronaldo Salgado, questioned the toll on families, asking, "How many more of our fathers have to die, how many more children have to wait for answers, how many wives have to suffer from the death of their partner?"

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This is not a partisan issue, this is an issue of right and wrong and let's think that what happened on July 7 included many failures.

The family urged lawmakers to act to ensure Salgado's death is not left unpunished. They emphasized the need for a fully cooperative, independent investigation, noting that agents involved in the shooting were not wearing body cameras. They also called for the release of three witnesses detained by immigration authorities, stating that their deportation without ensuring their safety would be a cover-up.

Additionally, the family requested legislation to shed light on Salgado's death and similar incidents involving immigrants and immigration agents, aiming to prevent future tragedies. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia stated that the hearing aimed to initiate a process of accountability and transparency.

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Deporting them and not guaranteeing their safety is a cover-up.