Seeking Justice in Austin: Oversight of ICE’s Use of Force in the Shooting of Wilber Garcés-Pérez
On Thursday, October 15, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Greg Casar, and other Democratic Members of Congress will host a shadow hearing in Austin, Texas on Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of force and abuse of power after the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez by ICE on September 20th.
At the forum, entitled “Seeking Justice in Austin: Oversight of ICE’s Use of Force in the Shooting of Wilber Garcés-Pérez" members of Congress will hear from representatives for Mr. Garces Perez, local officials, community advocates, and others who can speak to the impact ICE’s operations have had on Texas