Jul 9, 2026 - News
Hundreds protest ICE in Houston after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death
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A few hundred people gathered yesterday evening near the spot where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed to mourn his death and protest ICE's actions in Houston.
The big picture: Houstonians marched with signs and chants of "ICE out of Houston," calling for justice in Araujo's killing while showing support for his family.
- Several Houston elected officials participated, including U.S. Rep. Al Green, U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee and Texas Rep. Gene Wu.
What they're saying: "My family was very close friends with him, so it made me feel really, really sad that this happened to him," Nanci Flores tells Axios. She said her parents grew up and went to school in Mexico with Araujo. "It's all overwhelming."
- Vanessa Arias brought flowers to the vigil "as a sign of respect for him and his family." She says, "It could have been my father, it could have been my grandfather, it could have been anyone's father, anyone's son."
- Gabriella Rodriguez marched with her young son to stand up against the injustices. "It brings tears to my eyes. But I'm glad there are so many different people here in solidarity."