Judge temporarily blocks deportation of witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting
Summary
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness in a fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Houston. The court is reviewing his case while he remains in the Southern District of Texas.Key Facts
- Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in the vehicle during the ICE shooting on July 7, 2026, in Houston.
- Pliego has no criminal record and has lived in the U.S. since 1998.
- He is common-law married to a U.S. citizen and has children and stepchildren who are U.S. citizens.
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop.
- ICE says Salgado Araujo tried to run over an officer, leading to the shooting; local leaders say he was not the target of the ICE operation.
- Two other men in the vehicle, including Daniel Tirado Pantoja, are also detained by federal agents.
- No charges have been filed yet, and the incident is under investigation.
- Salgado Araujo’s death has led to protests and calls for reduced ICE enforcement in Texas.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
