Two House Democratic lawmakers this week requested that the Trump administration approve an independent investigation into the death of Ruben Ray Martinez, a Texan who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last year.
In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, Reps. Greg Casar (D-TX) and Robert Garcia (D-CA) alleged that DHS and Texas investigators “withheld basic facts of the case, concealed ICE’s involvement in the shooting, and lied about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.”
Trending: Pro-life support plummets among churchgoers despite faith resurgence
“The pattern of lies to cover up DHS misconduct is well-documented,” the lawmakers wrote on Tuesday. “DHS’s repeated lies and omissions about the shooting of Mr. Martinez reflect a troubling pattern in which official statements about the use of lethal force are later challenged by video footage, witness testimony, or subsequent investigations.”
Garcia and Casar, who both sit on the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the House oversight committee, requested a briefing
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!