Demand that ICE abandon efforts to swiftly deport Wilber Rafael Garces Perez or remove him from Texas.

In a letter authored by Casar to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella, the Members demand that: ICE release Mr. Garces Perez from detention so he can receive medical treatment; ICE abandon efforts to swiftly deport him or remove him from Texas; The ICE agent responsible remain in Texas; and DHS preserve all available evidence related to the shooting and share all evidence with parties that have jurisdiction to conduct a full, independent, and transparent investigation.

Carson was listed among the Members signing a letter demanding ICE stop efforts to deport Mr. Garces Perez or move him out of Texas.

RELEASE: Casar Leads 100+ Members Demanding Medical Care, Not Deportation, for Man Shot by ICE in Austin | Representative Casar
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