Judge Halts Deportation of Key Witness | Miami News

A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder during a Houston traffic stop, reigniting national debate over ICE conduct. Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who’s lived in the U.S. for decades, is challenging his detention as unconstitutional while the government faces mounting scrutiny over its actions. The shooting, which occurred July 7, sparked protests and is part of a troubling trend of immigrant deaths at the hands of immigration agents. Araujo Salgado, a 52-year-old father of three with no criminal record and close to legal status, was killed after allegedly trying to run over an officer — though prosecutors hint at a more complex scenario. The district attorney is exploring witness visas for the three van passengers, while another passenger has filed a similar lawsuit. DHS says it will comply with the court’s order. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a41b53148e471ede