ICYMI: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out Against Latest Wave of ICE Killings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 14, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) took to the House floor to condemn ICE's latest wave of violence, which has claimed two lives on American streets in the past week alone. In the speech, he honored the memory of Lorenzo Salgado, a hardworking father of three who was killed by ICE agents in Houston last week, as well as Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and a young man from Maine whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities - all of whom lost their lives at the hands of the government.

"We were told this was about dangerous, violent criminals. Trump's immigration enforcement has made everyone unsafe - Latinos for the way we look, and any American who dares to stand with them," said Vasquez. "Lorenzo cried out, '¡Me están matando!' - they are killing me. The 'they' were ICE agents. The 'they' was paid by YOUR tax dollars. The 'they' answers ONLY to this Administration - it does not answer to the people. Later today, many in this chamber will have the privilege of going home to dinner with their loved ones. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should have had it too."

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