Her son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she's still waiting for justice
Rachel Reyes is seeking accountability for the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in 2025. Her case highlights broader concerns regarding transparency and the use of force by federal immigration agents.
Why it matters
The story underscores the ongoing tension between aggressive immigration enforcement policies and civil rights, particularly regarding police accountability and transparency.
When Rachel Reyes learned about the recent deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero at the hands of federal immigration agents, she had flashbacks to what happened to her son 16 months ago.
"It really breaks my heart for the families because I understand the nightmare they're going through," Reyes says.
Her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, was fatally shot in March 2025 by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic stop — like in the cases of Salgado Araujo and Durán Guerrero.
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