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Trump Demands ICE Maintain Roadside Checkpoints After Two Deaths in a Week
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
On July 15, 2026, Donald Trump demanded that ICE maintain its roadside checkpoints, contradicting his administration's decision to suspend them the same day. This came after two men were shot by ICE agents within a week: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed on July 7 in Houston, and another driver was shot on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, where the FBI is investigating. Since Trump returned to office in January 2025, at least nine people have died during U.S. immigration operations, according to Al Jazeera. No immigration agents have been charged in any of these cases. Mexico has called for criminal investigations into the deaths of its citizens.
- Trump contradicted his administration by demanding ICE maintain roadside checkpoints hours after they were suspended
- Two men killed by ICE agents in less than a week across the United States
- At least 9 deaths during U.S. immigration operations since January 2025, with no agents charged
- FBI investigating the July 13 shooting in Biddeford, Maine
- Mexico demands criminal investigations into deaths of its citizens
On July 15, 2026, the Trump administration suspended most ICE roadside checkpoints following two deaths in less than a week. The same day, Donald Trump publicly reversed this decision, demanding that the agency maintain these checkpoints.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration law within U.S. borders. Under the Trump administration, it is the primary instrument of mass deportation policy. The agency faces intense national opposition due to its methods, particularly its use of mobile roadside checkpoints.
Two men killed in less than a week
On July 7, 2026, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed in Houston during an immigration operation. On July 13, a driver was shot by an ICE agent during a roadside checkpoint in Biddeford, Maine.
The FBI opened an investigation into the July 13 incident in Maine.
Timeline
- January 2025Donald Trump returns to the White House. ICE begins large-scale immigration operations, including mobile roadside checkpoints.
- July 7, 2026Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is shot and killed in Houston during an ICE immigration operation. Official and family accounts of the circumstances differ.
- July 13, 2026A driver is shot by an ICE agent during a roadside checkpoint in Biddeford, Maine. The FBI opens an investigation.
- July 15, 2026The Trump administration announces suspension of most ICE roadside checkpoints. Trump publicly demands the same day that the agency maintain them.
At least nine deaths since January 2025
≥ 9
People killed during U.S. immigration operations since January 2025, according to Al Jazeera
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