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Texas Rep Demands Hearing on ICE Shooting of U.S. Citizen

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Texas state Rep. Ray Lopez is pressing for a public hearing on the March 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by an ICE agent, using a new rule to compel scheduling.
New disclosures show Martinez was a U.S. citizen, and the incident was not identified as ICE-related until recently.
Joshua Orta, the sole passenger, died in a separate crash after intending to contradict the government's account.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in United States v. Texas challenged the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program, affecting millions of immigrants. This ruling coincided with rising tensions over immigration enforcement, exemplified by the recent shooting of U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez by an ICE agent, highlighting the urgent need for reform and accountability in federal immigration practices amid public scrutiny.

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Story summary

Texas state Rep. Ray Lopez is pressing for a public hearing on the March 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by an ICE agent, using a new rule to compel scheduling.
New disclosures show Martinez was a U.S. citizen, and the incident was not identified as ICE-related until recently.
Joshua Orta, the sole passenger, died in a separate crash after intending to contradict the government's account.

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