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<\/p>\nHOUSTON, Texas \u2013 The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice and LULAC are calling on local and federal officials to address what they describe as an ongoing crisis caused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Houston area.<\/p>\n
The organizations are holding a press conference today at LULAC Headquarters, 150 W. Parker, fifth floor, to formally declare a \u201cState of Emergency\u201d in response to a series of incidents involving ICE that they say have caused irreparable harm to immigrant families and the broader community.<\/p>\n
Two young girls left alone after mother detained<\/p>\n
Among the most striking cases presented at the press conference involved two sisters \u2014 Alicia and Britany, ages 10 and 11 \u2014 who have been living alone in their Conroe apartment since their mother was detained by ICE.<\/p>\n
The girls were present at the press conference and made themselves available for interviews.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the two girls that are living alone while their mother is detained by ICE,\u201d organizers said in announcing the event.<\/p>\n
Calls for accountability following death, injury of immigrants<\/p>\n
The coalition cited the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE this summer as a catalyst for the declaration. Organizers say that since that incident, what they describe as inhumane treatment by ICE has continued without accountability.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE this summer, the inhumane treatment continues without any sign of accountability or of recognizing the consequences of their unconstitutional actions and the horrendous suffering on families and our communities,\u201d organizers said in a statement.<\/p>\n
In a separate case, Miguel Parra was struck by an ICE vehicle in the past week. Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare stated today there is enough evidence to take the case to a grand jury and seek an indictment against the ICE agent involved.<\/p>\n
While coalition leaders praised the DA\u2019s position, they pushed for immediate action.<\/p>\n
\u201cThough we are proud of our DA\u2019s work, our question is, if that is so, why has this not happened? Make it happen! NOW!\u201d organizers said.<\/p>\n
Mexican government representative to attend<\/p>\n
Arq. Alejandro Yeverino, a representative of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, was also in attendance at the press conference, signaling international attention to the cases being raised by Houston advocates.<\/p>\n
Little Joe to be honored at upcoming awards event<\/p>\n
The coalition also announced that Little Joe will be recognized at the upcoming GHCFJ Liberty and Justice Awards.<\/p>\n
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