Mexico Urges U.S. Attorneys General to Investigate Migrant Deaths in Custody

The Mexican government has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general conduct criminal investigations into the deaths of migrants in ICE custody, following the recent shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston. Since President Trump's second term began, 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement, with 14 in ICE custody. Mexico's Foreign Ministry is also sending letters to U.S. detention centers demanding improvements in medical care and threatening civil lawsuits against detention operators for human rights violations. This action represents a significant escalation in Mexico's response to U.S. immigration policies, as it seeks accountability for migrant deaths and compliance with international human rights standards.

Key Details: • Mexico's request follows the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot by an ICE agent. • 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement since Trump’s second term began. • Letters are being sent to U.S. detention centers, starting with Adelanto, California. • Mexico plans to file civil lawsuits against detention centers for human rights violations. • Mexican Foreign Minister has reached out to the U.N. for assistance in these cases.