Federal Judge Orders Release of Key Witness in Texas ICE Shooting
A federal judge has ordered the release of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a key witness in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in Houston. The judge ruled that Rojas Pliego's detention violated his Fifth Amendment rights. The incident occurred during a traffic stop, where Salgado Araujo allegedly attempted to run over an ICE officer, prompting the officer to fire in self-defense. However, Rojas Pliego and another passenger dispute this account, claiming the officers were not in danger. The shooting has sparked protests and calls for an independent investigation.