The government wanted this to be a one-day story. We need to get louder! Here’s how you can help: Sign LULAC’s petition demanding an independent investigation and the release of all evidence such as body camera footage, surveillance video, and witness statements. As I’m writing this, the petition has a total of 69,090 signatures. Lets show up for Lorenzo and get that over 100,000! Help his family’s Gofundme if you can, (Currently at $109,554) organized by the LULAC Institute for Lorenzo’s wife and three sons, or share it if you can’t donate to help. Call your representatives, especially if you live in Texas, and ask…
1) If they support an independent, local investigation into the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
2) If they will demand that ICE disclose the location of the three witnesses in his van and guarantee they’re not deported before giving testimony. Find your representatives at 5calls.org. If you’re in Houston or know someone who is. Footage and firsthand accounts are what broke the government’s…