American Dream through a work permit. We dotted every I, crossed every T, filled every document, attended every appointment. He was close to obtaining his legal status,  Ronaldo says.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia noted that Salgado Araujo had no criminal record.

Calls for transparency

Several lawmakers joined Ronaldo in calling for a transparent investigation.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia said,  We need to know why Lorenzo was targeted. We need to know who authorized the operation. We need to know what threat agents believe they faced. Again, 35 years, Houston resident, no criminal record. What threat were they fearing? We need to know whether de-escalation was attempted. And we need to know when this family will get answers, when this community will get answers. 

She added,  I'm not here to prejudge anything. I'm here to make sure that facts are not buried, that Lorenzo's family deserves answers and my constituents deserve answers. We all Americans deserve answers. 

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According to Houston Mayor John Whitmire's Office, the Houston Police Department was not involved in Tuesday's incident, and the city does not have jurisdiction over federal law enforcement.

In a statement, the Mayor's Office said in part:  It is important to note that the Houston Police Department was not involved in Tuesday's incident, and the City of Houston does not control federal immigration policy, nor does it have jurisdiction over federal law enforcement officers. A local inquiry cannot supersede a federal investigation, and the City lacks access to the evidence, witnesses, or investigative authorities necessary to conduct a complete review of federal actions. That is why Mayor Whitmire believes the appropriate federal authorities must conduct a full, independent, and transparent investigation, with continued engagement from our congressional delegation and the public throughout the process.