Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom is concerned about the delay in revealing the involvement of an ICE agent in the shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, in Texas. The incident, where Martinez was killed during a traffic event, was not disclosed promptly, raising issues about transparency in federal enforcement. The shooting occurred as ICE agents helped with traffic control after a vehicle accident in March 2025.
Key Facts
- A U.S. citizen named Ruben Ray Martinez was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas on March 15, 2025.
- The involvement of ICE in the shooting was not made public for nearly a year.
- The incident details came out through internal ICE records obtained by American Oversight via a Freedom of Information Act request.
- ICE reports say Martinez was shot after he did not follow instructions during a traffic control situation.
- The shooting is reportedly the first known fatal incident involving a U.S. citizen and a federal agent during President Trump's term.
- Governor Gavin Newsom expressed concern about the lack of transparency and the delay in disclosing the incident.
- Newsom has a history of critiquing the Trump administration's immigration policies and is expected to run for president in 2028.
