ICE shooting witness José Trinidad Rojas Pliego released; government appeals judge's order
A man named José Trinidad Rojas Pliego was detained by immigration authorities and held for about three weeks. He is a witness to a shooting that killed someone. A judge ordered his release, but the government is appealing that decision.
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Part of The killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in Houston
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Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting
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9 sourcesICE shooting witness José Trinidad Rojas Pliego released; government appeals judge's order
Witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting released from federal custody after judge's ruling, lawyer says
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1 sourceJudge orders release of key witness in Houston ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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3 developments- Jul 28Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting
- Jul 28Release of witness in Lorenzo Salgado shooting may not extend to 2 others, attorneys say
- Jul 29Only center coverage:Witness in deadly ICE shooting released from custody Wednesday
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Quiet for 80 daysLast development · Jul 29 — Witness in deadly ICE shooting released from custody Wednesday