July 28, 2026

Federal Judge Orders Release of Key Witness in ICE Shooting Case

U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison ordered the release of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego from ICE custody within 48 hours, citing a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights.
Rojas Pliego was detained without an individualized bond determination following the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE officers during a traffic stop on July 7.
The judge's order mandates ICE to release him in a public place and notify his attorney beforehand.
The incident has raised significant scrutiny and calls for an independent investigation into the actions of ICE officers.