In 95 degree heat Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people protesting the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo spread across Dunlavy Park in Montrose. One protester carried a weather-appropriate sign: ICE melts in Texas heat.
Since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot the Mexican construction worker on his way to work July 7, protesters have marched the streets of the East End, lit candles at vigils and paid their respects at a public viewing.
Caitlan McQuay has attended every demonstration since Salgado’s death. McQuay said the turnout Sunday at the park, which was dotted with flags and signs, gives her a bit of hope…