Fletcher questions ICE tactics at forum on Salgado Araujo shooting in Houston
The video captures Rep. Lizzie Fletcher speaking at a congressional oversight forum convened by Reps. Espaillat, Thompson, and Garcia on the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents on July 7, 2026. She criticizes Congress for failing to reform immigration or address enforcement abuses and questions witnesses including District Attorney Teare and Houston Council Member Martinez on the impact of ICE policies. Fletcher draws on 20 years of law enforcement experience from Teare, who states policies have reduced community safety by deterring crime victims from contacting police, and Martinez, who reports declining HPD calls for service especially in southwest Houston. She also raises concerns about unmarked vehicles and plainclothes officers. The session features community witnesses and emphasizes Democratic caucus commitment to accountability.
Source: Rep. Lizzie Fletcher