Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths

President Donald Trump has urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to continue using traffic stops, despite the agency announcing a temporary pause on the tactic. This pause follows two fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine. Trump stated on social media that traffic stops are a crucial and effective tool for ICE in carrying out deportations and that ceasing them would benefit criminals. The review of traffic stops was initiated after the death of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine, who was shot by an ICE officer during an operation. Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, clarified that the pause is temporary and intended to ensure agent safety and proper procedures, while other arrest tactics will continue.

Former President Donald Trump publicly stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue traffic stops, contradicting a temporary halt ordered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS directive followed two fatal shootings by ICE agents of unarmed men, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston on July 7 and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine on July 10. Both men were not the intended targets of the operations, and agents involved lacked body cameras. Trump, in a Truth Social post, argued that traffic stops are a crucial crime-fighting tool and that halting them would benefit criminals. He did not mention the killings in his statement, instead attributing calls for accountability to "Radical Left Dumocrats." DHS has offered varied explanations for the pause, citing a review and retraining, while civil rights groups have condemned the shootings as extrajudicial killings.

Mexico has formally requested that US state attorneys general and the Department of Justice conduct criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during agency operations. This action follows the recent death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by an ICE agent in Houston. Since the start of Donald Trump's second term, 17 Mexican immigrants have died during immigration enforcement, with 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations. Mexico is also sending letters to detention centers demanding they cease practices that may have contributed to these deaths, such as inadequate medical care, and is considering civil lawsuits. The Mexican government has also sought the involvement of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to analyze the compatibility of these events with international human rights obligations.

Calls are mounting to remove US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from American streets following the fatal shootings of two men, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, within a week. Both individuals were reportedly not the intended targets of the enforcement actions. Advocacy groups have described the killings as extrajudicial. In Texas, Salgado Araujo was pursued by agents during a surveillance operation, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged he "weaponized his vehicle," a claim disputed by witnesses. In Maine, Durán Guerrero was killed when agents attempted to stop his vehicle, with DHS stating the officer discharged his weapon out of fear for public safety, though witnesses and his family dispute aspects of this account. Civil rights groups and elected officials are demanding independent investigations and the removal of ICE from communities.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the country will formally request US prosecutors to file criminal charges in US courts over the deaths of over a dozen Mexican citizens. These deaths occurred during immigration operations or while in the custody of US immigration authorities. The announcement follows the recent killing of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston on July 7. Mexico views these deaths as human rights violations and is taking this action as its strongest response yet to deaths linked to US immigration policies. The Mexican government stated it is not seeking conflict but will not remain silent on the issue.

Mexico will file criminal complaints in the United States regarding the deaths of over a dozen Mexican migrants. This action follows the recent killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston by ICE agents on July 7th, which Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum described as "practically murdered." Sheinbaum stated that 17 Mexican citizens have died since the start of a migrant crackdown, including 14 in detention and three killed during immigration operations. The Department of Homeland Security claims Salgado Araujo attempted to hit an ICE officer with his vehicle, a claim contradicted by three other men present. Mexico's government is pursuing legal action due to a lack of results from previous diplomatic efforts.

At least nine deaths have been linked to US President Trump's immigration enforcement operations since he took office. The latest incident occurred on July 13, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine, where an immigration agent fatally shot a driver during an attempted arrest. Authorities stated the driver used his vehicle against officers, but witnesses have challenged this account. Other deaths have occurred during immigration raids and traffic stops, including the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, on July 7, and Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. In Minneapolis, a US citizen, Alex Pretti, was shot by a Border Patrol officer during a protest against immigration operations on January 24. In several cases, witness accounts and video evidence have contradicted official government versions of events, though no immigration officers have been charged. Mexico has requested criminal investigations into the deaths of its citizens in these operations.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has suspended vehicle stops for immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings by agents within six days. The policy change occurred after an ICE officer fatally shot a driver in Biddeford, Maine, one day prior. This incident followed a similar shooting in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security stated the Maine officer fired when the driver attempted to flee, citing fears for public safety. ICE policy permits deadly force only when there is an imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, not solely to prevent an escape. The exact circumstances and justification for the use of deadly force in these incidents remain unclear, with no public video of the Maine shooting available.

Mexico has initiated legal action in the United States concerning the deaths of 17 of its citizens who died in U.S. immigration custody or during enforcement operations. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that complaints are being filed with state prosecutors, and cease-and-desist letters have been sent to detention centers, including Adelanto in California. These actions aim to address alleged issues such as delays in medical care and detention policies that may have contributed to the fatalities. Mexico also plans to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice and has requested the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate the deaths. These measures follow recent incidents, including the fatal shooting of a Mexican citizen by an ICE agent.

A Colombian national was killed by an ICE agent during an operation in Maine. The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general's office is investigating the incident. Initially, Senator Angus King was informed the deceased was a target of an arrest warrant, but later learned this was incorrect. The Embassy of Colombia confirmed the individual was a Colombian national and has requested clarification from DHS. The Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition stated the deceased was a 26-year-old Colombian authorized to work in the US. This incident follows a similar fatal shooting of an undocumented migrant by an immigration agent in Houston less than a week prior.

A 28-year-old man died in St. Augustine, Florida, after being struck by a semi-truck while fleeing from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when HSI agents encountered four men in a convenience store parking lot. One man ran into a busy road and was hit by a truck, sustaining fatal injuries. This marks the third death in one week linked to immigration enforcement operations, following two shootings in Texas and Maine. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and details regarding the other three men are unclear.

The Trump administration has provided Minneapolis prosecutors with previously withheld evidence concerning three shootings that occurred during deportation sweeps in January. These incidents resulted in the deaths of immigration agents Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the wounding of a Venezuelan man. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the handover of the "voluminous" evidence, which includes body camera footage, other digital materials, and Good's damaged vehicle. This transfer follows six months of discussions, jurisdictional disputes, and a lawsuit. Moriarty expressed gratitude to federal officials for their cooperation in providing the information.

Minnesota prosecutors have received previously withheld evidence concerning the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, which occurred earlier this year during protests against a federal immigration crackdown. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that federal partners provided hard drives containing this material, including Good's car, statements, and body-camera video. Renée Good, an unarmed US citizen, was killed by an ICE agent on January 7 in Minneapolis, and Alex Pretti, a nurse, was shot and killed by CBP officials on January 24. The acquisition of this evidence, which has been a priority for Moriarty and demanded by the community, is now allowing state authorities to analyze it in conjunction with existing information to gain clarity on these deaths. The article also mentions the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, for which a federal officer was charged in May.

Mexico announced on Monday it will file legal complaints in US federal and local courts seeking criminal charges over the deaths of at least 17 Mexican citizens. These individuals died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or during federal raids since the beginning of last year. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico does not seek conflict with the United States but feels compelled to defend its citizens. The government is pursuing these charges to address the fatalities that have occurred under US immigration authorities' watch.

A person was killed in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine. The incident occurred recently, following another ICE shooting in Texas days prior. Maine House of Representatives Speaker Ryan Fecteau confirmed the shooting and stated that state and federal agencies, including the FBI, are investigating. Few details have been released, but U.S. Congressional Representative Chellie Pingree expressed concern and called for answers regarding the circumstances of the shooting and ICE's presence in Maine. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not yet commented.

A person was killed on Monday in Biddeford, Maine, in a shooting involving U.S. immigration agents. Ryan Fecteau, the speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, confirmed the incident on Facebook, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was involved. State Police and the Department of Public Safety are currently on the scene to gather details. The FBI is also expected to investigate the shooting. This event follows another fatal shooting involving a U.S. agent during a traffic stop in Texas just days prior. Officials from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not yet been reached for comment.

Federal immigration agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Houston, but the Department of Homeland Security stated he was not the intended target of the operation. Agents were reportedly seeking two individuals from Guatemala when they encountered Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years, while he was driving to work. ICE agents claimed Salgado Araujo "weaponized his vehicle" and attempted to run over an officer, who then fired in self-defense, though no evidence was provided to support this account. The officers involved were not wearing body cameras. Salgado Araujo died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The Department of Homeland Security inspector general's office will investigate the incident.

Witnesses are contesting the Trump administration's account of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a July 7 traffic stop in Houston, Texas. The three men present in Salgado Araujo's vehicle state that he did not ram or "weaponize" his vehicle, as claimed by the Department of Homeland Security. Instead, they assert that the ICE agent fired from the passenger side window without the vehicle posing a threat. Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national who had lived in the US for 35 years and was applying for legal status, died at the scene. The incident has renewed criticism of federal immigration agents' tactics and the Trump administration's responses to agent-involved violence, with calls for an independent investigation.

ICE agents reportedly killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Houston while attempting to apprehend two individuals from Guatemala. Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who had resided in the U.S. for 35 years, was not the intended target. ICE agents claimed he "weaponized his vehicle" to run over an officer, who then acted in self-defense, but no evidence was provided to support this account. The officers involved were not wearing body cameras. Three other men in Salgado Araujo's van were taken into custody, including his brother, Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Salgado Araujo was not the intended subject of the operation.

ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Houston on Tuesday, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now states he was not the intended target. Agents were attempting to arrest a different individual they believed to be the target, whom they had observed in a white van at a surveilled address. DHS claims Salgado attempted to evade arrest and rammed an ICE vehicle, prompting an officer to fire his weapon in self-defense. Salgado died from his injuries at a hospital. The incident has led to protests and calls for an independent investigation by Democratic Congress members, who have expressed concerns about ICE's use of deadly force.

Federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not have body cameras when an officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston on Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security stated the agents had not yet been issued body cameras, attributing this to Democrats and a government shutdown. Prosecutors in Houston are investigating the shooting, which occurred during an operation to arrest a person without legal status. ICE claims Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle, and the officer fired in self-defense. Salgado Araujo's family is questioning ICE's account and has called for an independent probe. The League of United Latin American Citizens is also seeking witness information and has noted that security camera footage has been obstructed. DHS indicated that the involved ICE agents are expected to receive body cameras within 60 days.

A fatal shooting during a Houston traffic stop involving a federal immigration agent has intensified scrutiny of ICE operations. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national and long-term U.S. resident, was killed by an ICE officer on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, despite authorities stating he was not the target of the operation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the officer fired in self-defense after Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle, but no evidence has been released to support this account. ICE has refused to name the officer involved, citing safety concerns, and has detained three other men from Salgado Araujo's van, who family members say are being pressured to self-deport. The incident has reignited criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies and ICE practices.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will request US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican citizens during immigration enforcement operations. This marks Mexico's strongest response to fatalities linked to US immigration crackdowns. The decision follows the recent killing of a Mexican national by an ICE agent in Houston. Mexico considers some of these deaths homicides or human rights violations and plans to file formal complaints with both state and federal prosecutors in the US. Additionally, Mexico intends to file civil lawsuits against private companies operating US immigration detention centers, citing a rise in deaths in ICE custody.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, in Houston. ICE stated that Salgado Araujo was targeted because he entered the U.S. without legal permission and rammed an ICE vehicle when officers attempted to stop him. His family disputes this, claiming he was close to obtaining legal status after 35 years in the U.S. and may have mistaken unmarked ICE vehicles for robbers. The family and civil rights activists are calling for an independent investigation, as ICE has not released video or further details. Salgado Araujo's death marks at least the eighth fatality during the current immigration enforcement campaign, with previous incidents also raising questions about official accounts. Mexico plans to file criminal charges in U.S. courts related to the deaths of its citizens during ICE operations.

A review of public reports indicates that ten people have been fatally shot by federal immigration officials since the start of the second Trump administration. The latest incident involved the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by ICE officers during a "targeted enforcement operation." His family and civil rights groups are calling for an independent investigation, disputing the Department of Homeland Security's claim that Salgado "weaponized" his vehicle. This brings the total number of deaths in ICE custody to 21 this year alone, raising concerns about increased violence and deaths linked to the administration's immigration policies. In several similar cases, official accounts of victims using vehicles against officers have been later contradicted by evidence.

Mexico announced it will request criminal charges related to the deaths of 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration. This move escalates tensions with the United States, as Mexico has criticized the treatment of its citizens. The request will be submitted to state prosecutors and the U.S. Department of Justice, asking them to consider charges against those responsible. Mexico will also pursue civil lawsuits against detention center operators to address human rights violations. This decision follows the recent killing of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston, which President Claudia Sheinbaum described as potentially targeted. Mexico aims to end the deaths of its citizens working in the United States.

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is demanding an investigation after he was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Salgado Araujo's family states he had lived in the US for 35 years, was working towards legal status, and had no criminal record. The Department of Homeland Security claims Salgado Araujo attempted to ram an ICE agent, who then opened fire. The incident is the latest in a series of deaths during encounters with federal immigration officers under the Trump administration's mass deportation drive. Mexico's President has condemned the killing and is considering legal action.

A Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. His family states he had no criminal convictions during his 35 years living in the U.S. and was driving a crew to a homebuilding site when the incident occurred. Federal officials claim their vehicle was rammed, but the family and U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia assert Salgado Araujo had no criminal record. The Department of Homeland Security stated ICE officers were targeting him for living in the U.S. without legal permission and that his vehicle struck an ICE vehicle. Salgado Araujo's son is demanding an independent investigation and criticized ICE's handling of previous cases. Civil rights groups are also calling for an independent probe and urging witnesses to come forward with video evidence.

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant fatally shot by an ICE agent in Texas, is demanding an independent investigation into his death. Salgado, 52, was killed on his way to work, and his family learned of his death through news reports, not from officials. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Salgado "weaponized his vehicle" against an ICE official, who then fired in self-defense. However, the family, civil rights groups, and elected officials question DHS's account, citing a pattern of alleged lack of transparency and misleading statements from the department. DHS states its inspector general and the FBI are investigating, but calls persist for a local, independent inquiry. Three co-workers in Salgado's van were arrested by ICE.

A United States immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that officers were attempting to stop Salgado Araujo's vehicle during a targeted enforcement operation. ICE described Salgado Araujo as a Mexican national and "illegal alien" who allegedly ignored commands to stop, rammed an ICE vehicle, and attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle. Salgado Araujo's son told Telemundo Houston that his father was shot while looking for workers. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Salgado Araujo was targeted because he was living in the U.S. without legal permission. Surveillance footage showed a person on the ground surrounded by officers after the incident.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in Houston on Tuesday during an enforcement operation. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Araujo, who was living in the U.S. without legal permission, ignored commands to stop and attempted to ram an agent with his vehicle. The agent fired his weapon in self-defense, and Araujo's car struck an ICE vehicle. Araujo died at a hospital. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential assault on a federal law enforcement officer. U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia called for an independent and impartial investigation, emphasizing the need to preserve all evidence.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a motorist, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in Houston on Tuesday during an attempt to stop his vehicle. ICE stated that Salgado Araujo, described as a Mexican national and "illegal alien," attempted to evade arrest during a targeted enforcement operation. According to ICE, Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle, refused commands, and attempted to run over an officer, prompting the officer to fire his weapon in self-defense. Salgado Araujo was transported to a hospital where he died. His son told Telemundo Houston that his father was seeking workers at the time of the incident. Reuters could not immediately verify the man's immigration status or the shooting's circumstances.

A fatal shooting in Houston by a federal immigration officer marks the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, died after allegedly attempting to ram his car into an agent during an attempted arrest. His family stated he was on his way to work. Immigrant rights groups have called for an independent investigation, noting that video evidence in previous similar incidents has contradicted federal officers' accounts. The article also details other fatal encounters during immigration sweeps, including the deaths of Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas, Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, Silverio Villegas González in Illinois, Jaime Alanis in California, Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez in California, and Josué Castro Rivera in Virginia. In several of these cases, bystander or local police video footage has raised questions about the federal agents' initial statements.