Harris County, TX, July 24, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo released the following statement today after the congressional public oversight hearing over Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of force in the tragic killing of Houston resident Lorenzo Salgado Araujo:
“I’m so grateful to the members of Congress from around the nation who spent the day at our Harris County Commissioners Court gathering public information about the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — and in particular to Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, who continues to advocate for transparency and accountability. I join today’s speakers in demanding that ICE follow the same standards as every other law enforcement agency in the country: no masks, clear identification, body cameras, marked vehicles, and full transparency any time an agent uses lethal force. While it’s a long road to achieving these reforms, I know that Harris County is resilient and we won’t back down until we get justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family,” said Judge Hidalgo.
Judge Hidalgo thanks all of the congressional leaders and members of the community who attended today’s hearing and continue to fight for justice, transparency, and accountability in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death. Speakers at today’s forum, hosted at the Harris County Administration Building, included:
Representatives from ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI did not attend the hearing despite requests from congressional leaders.
A full recording of the hearing is available here: bit.ly/Justice4Lorenzo.
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