Investigation into the Death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Criticized the city's past handling of ICE coordination and called for stronger action.

A pastor who advocated for the end of non-traffic safety stops and HPD collaboration with ICE.

Criticized the Mayor's past actions and urged him to use city leverage to demand cooperation from federal authorities.

Demanded action and asked how many more people must die before the council acts.

A former police officer who expressed anger at the lack of training and professionalism shown by ICE agents.

A student who questioned why the city is not protecting its people and demanded that ties with ICE be cut.

Questioned why the city is not protecting its people and demanded that ties with ICE be cut.

A 16-year-old student who asked for measurable action, including a Know Your Rights campaign and legal support for immigrants.

Presented evidence of past independent investigations and demanded an immediate investigation for Lorenzo.

Condemned the violence and corruption of ICE and asked the council to publicly echo the community's demands.

Argued that local officials must ensure accountability because federal and state governments will not.

Demanded an independent investigation, an end to HPD-ICE collaboration, and for Houston to become a sanctuary city.

Called on the council to request an official investigation and criticized those who remained silent.

Called for stricter ordinances limiting ICE-HPD collaboration and a ban on unmarked vehicles and masks for agents.

Argued that the city's collaboration with ICE and surveillance companies like Flock is a form of violence.

A teacher who spoke about the human cost of ICE enforcement and warned that young voters are watching.

Stressed the importance of facts and truth to prevent future tragedies.

An attorney who shared personal observations of ICE tactics and thanked the council for initial steps taken.

Described the fear caused by rogue law enforcement agents and urged the council to speak loudly to federal officials.

Former Councilmember who expressed outrage over the death and the absence of the current District I representative.