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Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
By Fabiola Sánchez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Mexico formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Mexican government's request for U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody has significant implications for the San Antonio community, given the city's large immigrant population and proximity to the border. The death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, which sparked this request, is a stark reminder of the complexities and risks associated with immigration enforcement in Texas. As the investigation unfolds, San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how local and federal authorities respond to the Mexican government's demands. The city's own experiences with immigration and border policies will likely influence the discussion, and local leaders may be pressured to weigh in on the matter. With 17 Mexican migrants having died during immigration enforcement since the beginning of President Trump's second term, the need for transparency and accountability is clear, and San Antonio's community will be paying close attention to the next steps taken by U.S. authorities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Mexico formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was...
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