Demand that ICE release Wilber Rafael Garces Perez from detention for medical treatment, halt efforts to deport or remove him from Texas, keep the responsible ICE agent in Texas, and preserve and share evidence for an independent investigation.

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.

Veasey was listed among the Members who signed a letter demanding ICE release Garces Perez for medical care, stop deportation/removal efforts, keep the responsible agent in Texas, and preserve/share evidence for an investigation.

RELEASE: Casar Leads 100+ Members Demanding Medical Care, Not Deportation, for Man Shot by ICE in Austin | Representative Casar
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Gabe Vasquez, Marc Veasey, Nydia Velázquez, James Walkinshaw

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official House release lists Marc Veasey among signers of the congressional letter demanding ICE release Garces Perez for medical treatment, stop deportation/removal efforts, keep the responsible agent in Texas, and preserve/share evidence.

delivered same_term A for effort

RELEASE: Casar Leads 100+ Members Demanding Medical Care, Not Deportation, for Man Shot by ICE in Austin | Representative Casar
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

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preserve all available evidence, and share all available evidence with local and state law enforcement

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Before the larger multi-member letter, Casar demanded evidence preservation, public footage release, and cooperation with an independent investigation; this supports the oversight effort later joined by Veasey.

partial same_term A for effort

RELEASE: Congressman Casar Demands Immediate, Independent Investigation Into ICE Shooting in Austin | Representative Casar
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 84%

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Mr. Garces Perez be allowed to remain in the United States during the pendency of this criminal investigation.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The Travis County DA independently asked DHS and ICE to halt removal while a local criminal investigation proceeds, corroborating that removal remained an active concern after the congressional demand.

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9.22.26-TCDA-Letter.pdf
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDERING RELEASE AND A STAY OF REMOVAL

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Federal docket shows Garces Perez’s lawyers sought court-ordered release and a stay of removal; the listed Sept. 30 hearing indicates the requested relief had not been finally resolved as of the refresh date.

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Garces Perez v. Thompson - Habeas Dockets
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%

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he needs a doctor — not a deportation or a detention center

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): After a detention visit, Casar reported Garces Perez remained at the South Texas ICE Processing Center and still needed medical care, so the release-for-treatment demand had not been satisfied by Sept. 23.

unresolved same_term A for effort

NEWS: After Detention Visit, Casar Says Man Shot by ICE Still Has Bullet in His Body, Needs Surgery | Representative Casar
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

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ICE will not be slowing down nor leaving Austin.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): DHS’s official response disputed allegations about medical care and immigration status and did not announce compliance with the congressional demands to release Garces Perez or abandon removal efforts.

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CORRECT THE RECORD: DHS Debunks False Narratives About Shooting of Illegal Alien in Austin, Texas
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 78%