Congresswoman Luz Rivas Expresses Outrage and Demands Accountability at Another ICE Killing

LOS ANGELES - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot and killed, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo - father, husband, and immigrant - in Houston, Texas:

"I am outraged at yet another innocent person being killed by an ICE agent. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was on his way to work building homes when ICE agents ended his life and shattered his family's home in a matter of seconds. This senseless death has broken the hearts of communities everywhere, including the San Fernando Valley.

"I demand accountability with a transparent and independent investigation. Additionally, all body camera and dash camera footage, as well as images of the tragic event must be released for further transparency. ICE cannot be trusted to investigate itself. His family and the public deserve to know what happened and justice must be served.

"America has seen this tragic story before and this pattern cannot continue: ICE continues to act with impunity. We must not turn a blind eye when the state of our country allows for allegations of federal law enforcement murdering innocent people on American streets.

"My heart goes out to the victim's family, the Houston community, and immigrant communities everywhere."

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