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Texas DPS Concludes Review as Mother Presses for Answers in ICE Killing of Ruben Martinez

The state promises a forthcoming release of details after concluding its review.

Overview

  • ICE says Martinez intentionally ran over an HSI agent, prompting another agent to fire defensive shots that proved fatal.
  • A draft declaration from passenger Joshua Orta asserted Martinez did not hit anyone, directly contradicting the official account.
  • Orta died in a separate car crash in February before signing the statement or testifying, removing a key witness.
  • A Texas grand jury last month declined to issue charges in the case, according to ICE.
  • Martinez’s mother says she has received no footage or reports and is urging reforms to federal immigration enforcement.