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Man Killed in ICE Shooting Gets Immigration Approval Letter Weeks Later

Man Killed in ICE Shooting Gets Immigration Approval Letter Weeks Later

Summary

A man named Miguel Garcia was killed in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. Weeks later, his widow received a letter approving his immigration application. This letter allowed him to pursue legal status in the U.S.

Key Facts

  • Miguel Garcia died in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas.
  • The shooting was described as a sniper attack targeting ICE agents.
  • Garcia had been detained because of a driving while intoxicated charge.
  • After his death, Garcia's widow received a letter approving his immigration application.
  • The approval would have let Garcia seek legal status in the U.S.
  • Garcia was originally from Mexico and had a criminal record.
  • Garcia’s widow expressed renewed grief when she received the approval letter.

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