After a man was shot during an ICE operation in Austin, Rep. Greg Casar and other officials called for an independent investigation and the release of footage. Their demands raise questions about federal oversight and local access to evidence.
Representative criticizing ICE’s response and enforcement strategy and supporting those affected.
ALSO MENTIONED Greg Abbott, Texas governor who had not issued a public statement about the shooting as of Monday afternoon.; José Garza, Travis County district attorney seeking a co-equal role for local investigators and access to evidence.; Kirk Watson, Austin mayor criticizing ICE and saying local police should participate in investigating.; Lesley Briones, Harris County precinct commissioner calling for a transparent investigation.; Lisa Davis, Austin police chief whom Watson said he directed to send the department’s Special Investigations Unit to the scene.; Rhetta Andrews Bowers, State representative calling for local law enforcement and the Texas Rangers to participate and for evidence to be preserved.; Vikki Goodwin, State representative and Democratic lieutenant governor nominee calling for state and local participation in the investigation.
Homeland Security secretary who received a letter from Casar seeking the officer’s suspension and evidence preservation.
Representative criticizing ICE’s response and enforcement strategy and supporting those affected.
ALSO MENTIONED Greg Abbott, Texas governor who had not issued a public statement about the shooting as of Monday afternoon.; José Garza, Travis County district attorney seeking a co-equal role for local investigators and access to evidence.; Kirk Watson, Austin mayor criticizing ICE and saying local police should participate in investigating.; Lesley Briones, Harris County precinct commissioner calling for a transparent investigation.; Lisa Davis, Austin police chief whom Watson said he directed to send the department’s Special Investigations Unit to the scene.; Rhetta Andrews Bowers, State representative calling for local law enforcement and the Texas Rangers to participate and for evidence to be preserved.; Vikki Goodwin, State representative and Democratic lieutenant governor nominee calling for state and local participation in the investigation.
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