ICE reviews protocols after migrant deaths as senators demand reforms

At least four migrants have died in recent weeks in incidents involving ICE agents, prompting a review of protocols and demands for reform from nearly 40 US senators.

The incidents

• On July 7, Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE in Texas. Source: infobae
• On July 13, Colombian Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was fatally shot in Maine. The agent, David Brouillette, reportedly told his ex-wife the victim "attempted to run me over," a claim she disputes. Source: elcolombiano, cnn
• On July 14, Mexican tourist Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, who was in the US for only two days, died after being hit by a truck while fleeing an ICE operation in Florida. Source: lavanguardia, elpaises
• Also on July 13, Venezuelan Jesús Manuel Arenas died in ICE custody after being denied medication, according to his sister. Source: elnacionalve

The agent's background

David Brouillette, the officer in the Maine shooting, has a history of domestic violence, with an audio recording allegedly showing him threatening to cut his ex-wife's throat. Source: infobae His ex-wife says she will not lie for him. Source: elcolombiano

Political reaction

Nearly 40 senators, led by Angus King, are demanding reforms including mandatory body cameras, clearer officer identification, and a review of use-of-force protocols. Source: elnacionalve, diariolibree ICE's "border czar" Tom Homan defended the agents, saying the migrants "would be alive" if they had obeyed orders, but confirmed protocols are under review. Source: infobae, diariolibree The Trace reports ICE has been involved in 30 shootings, killing 8 people, including 3 US citizens. Source: excelsiormx