Judge orders release of Houston ICE shooting witness

A federal judge in Houston has ordered the release of a witness who saw federal immigration officers fatally shoot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Judge Keith P. Ellison deemed the continued detention of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego an "unconstitutional deprivation," highlighting concerns about the treatment of witnesses in high-profile cases. This ruling underscores the tension between national security measures and the rights of individuals, particularly in sensitive immigration cases. The decision could have broader implications for how witnesses in similar situations are treated by law enforcement agencies.