Washington, Sept. 22 -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Congressman Greg Casar and over 100 Members of Congress in demanding that ICE release Wilber Rafael Garces Perez from detention to allow him to receive medical treatment and stop its efforts to deport him. Mr. Garces Perez is a 28-year-old DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20th.
In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security (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 de...