Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to pursue «significant legal measures» against the United States after a Mexican national was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Texas.

Mexican officials counted 17 cases of Mexican nationals who have died in U.S. immigration custody, while Sheinbaum focused on Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an illegal migrant who has lived in the United States for decades.

DHS officials claimed Araujo was the subject of an ICE arrest operation when an agent shot him in self-defense because he allegedly ignored orders and allegedly attempted to ram the agent.

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During Sheinbaum’s daily «Mañanera del Pueblo» press availability in Mexico City, she laid out her planned escalation of objections against U.S. immigration enforcement’s behavior.

«Our goal is to go beyond diplomatic notes and the representations we made to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. We cannot tolerate the mistreatment of our fellow citizens, our brothers and sisters, in the United States. So, we are proposing further measures,» Sheinbaum said in Spanish.

Sheinbaum said the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs will present the measures to Washington, and commented on Araujo’s death.

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«This occurred in the context of detention, even though their only offense was lacking documentation — and this despite having been hired by a U.S. company.»

She said the U.S. has no reason to hold people like Araujo in detention or allegedly «subject [them] to violence.»

«We are therefore preparing, obviously, more significant legal measures.»

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On Thursday, Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco said he is requesting criminal charges be brought in connection with the 17 Mexican nationals who died in U.S. custody, according to the AP, which reported the requests will be sent to the Justice Department and various state attorneys general.

Multiple reports suggested Sheinbaum’s demands would have no legal effect in U.S. courts.

Mexico City has claimed 14 of the 17 died in custody while three have been killed during active DHS operations, according to the outlet.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department and DHS for comment. The White House directed Fox News Digital to DHS.

Araujo, 52, was reportedly transporting workers to a jobsite for a homebuilding company in the Magnolia Park section of Houston.

As critics disputed the government’s recounting of events, objections arose over the lack of bodycams on the agents on-scene.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is seen. (Daniel Cardenas/Getty Images)

A DHS spokesperson defended the agents, telling Fox News they had not been issued body-worn cameras because of the repercussions of the Democrat-backed agency shutdown earlier this year.

«The process of purchasing and issuing body-worn cameras to all of our ICE field offices was interrupted by the Democrats multiple government shutdowns. Body cameras have been deployed to more than half the field offices, with the remaining half to receive them in the next 60 days,» a spokesperson said, while noting a 1,300% increase in assaults against agents during the same period.

Meanwhile, advocacy group Voto Latino condemned the Araujo incident, saying that the Mexican national should still be alive.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, left, speaks with President Donald J. Trump, right. (Mandel Ngan/Getty Images)

«His story is the embodiment of what it means to seek the American Dream — the same dream that drives so many of us to call this nation home. Lorenzo called the United States home for nearly 35 years, and his family deserves immediate answers that come from a completely independent process, not from the very agency that upended their lives,» Voto Latino executive director Beatriz Lopez said in a statement, which also called for Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s resignation.

Asked about Sheinbaum’s warning, an ICE spokesperson defended the agency and the accounting of events depicting Araujo as trying to hit an agent.

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«[He] refused to follow multiple verbal commands, and weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self-defense,» the spokesperson said.

«DHS-OIG is leading an investigation into the agent-involved shooting. FBI Houston is leading an investigation into the potential assault on a federal law enforcement officer. This is a developing situation, and we will update the public when more information is available.»

Fox News’ Brooke Taylor and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Political watchers expected this fall’s Maine Senate contest to emerge as the main event in the midterms as Democrats try to unseat five-term Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

Again.

It is said that as Maine goes, so goes the nation. And this year, Maine could dictate how the Senate goes. But Democrats are facing trouble in the Pine Tree State. 

Progressives thought they discovered a pearl of a candidate in waterman Graham Platner and his oyster enterprise. 

But the party has now shucked Platner and is diving to find a replacement by July 27th.

For Democrats, defeating Collins is like the pursuit of the Great White Whale in Moby Dick. Potentially in their grasp. Yet elusive. Republicans aren’t concerned about the veteran GOPer.

«There’s a reason that she’s been a United States Senator for Maine since God was a baby,» said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Fox. «People like her.»

The Democratic Party was fractured before as its «mainstream middle» scraps with progressives. 

However, the Platner debacle may have underscored what made the schism worse.

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The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) will soon release their long-term platform. The DSA wants to eliminate the Senate. Expand the House. Pack the Supreme Court? How about having the House pick the Court instead?

The DSA pushes a 32-hour workweek without changes to pay or benefits. 

And then there are older suggestions like Medicare for all and guaranteed minimum wages.

Some Democrats are asking how Platner got this far – unvetted. That’s to say nothing of some Democrats looking past his awful text messages and Nazi-themed tattoo. 

All in the name of trying to defeat Collins.

«I told you so» is essentially the mantra of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) He’s been outspoken against Platner since the start and railed against colleagues who blindly flocked to Platner.

«I’d say that the trash took itself out,» said Fetterman on Fox. «Finally, people in Maine have a chance to really vote on someone that’s not a total piece of trash.»

But Fetterman held particular contempt for a Senate colleague: the godfather of modern socialism. 

«(Sen.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) needs to apologize to the voters of Maine and to everyone that donated to that train wreck of a campaign. More than anyone, he pushed Platner into the election. And now he keeps pushing these communists and these kind of awful anti-American people,» said Fetterman. 

ORONO, MAINE – MAY 24: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stands with Troy Jackson (L), who is running for Governor of Maine, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner during a «Fighting Oligarchy» tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine. Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

That’s what worries some Democrats after primary victories in New York by Democratic House nominees Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander. 

Then throw in Melat Kiros. She felled 30-year veteran Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in the primary last week.

Kiros then triggered a Colorado avalanche of controversy after an appearance with Walter Rhein on YouTube.

«One of the things that brought me into starting my PhD program was finally coming to the realization that we were never really going to be able to tackle white supremacy in the way that we need to without reparations,» said Kiros.

This is why Democrats are concerned about the party steering left.

Democrats might not need to worry about allegations of sexual assault, texts and tattoos like they did with Platner. 

But they could grapple with policies pushed by other Democratic Socialists. 

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Abdul El-Sayed is seeking the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.). Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) is retiring. 

Who knows what awaits Democrats in Maine, post-Platner. 

But Democrats must retain Michigan if they have a fighting chance to seize control of the Senate.

«You can’t retrain ICE. You have to abolish ICE,» said El-Sayed at a recent debate with Stevens.

He equated radicalism in Iran to MAGA. And, he declared that people in Dearborn, MI were «sad» about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. 

Stevens, trying to run in the «middle» lane of the party, is focused on kitchen table issues.

«I will run through anyone and anything to lower costs,» said Stevens during the debate.

Democrats are torn.

«I don’t agree with everything either Haley or Abdul have said. They’re both colleagues. They’re both friends, and I’m neutral in this race. But we do have a big tent,» said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Fox.

But when pressed about progressives, Dingell replied, «I don’t think that the DSA is painting us into the corners.»

Political observers note that candidates like El-Sayed energize the party. But what does that mean in the general election?

«I think it is a great test case because I think El-Sayed is going to win that nomination. And I think with it, he brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, again from Democrats. The question is will he be able to appeal to independents? And that remains to be seen,» said University of Akron political scientist David Cohen.

Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks before U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage at Mumford High School on May 3, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. (Sarah Rice/Getty Images)

So here’s the Senate map for Democrats.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is retiring. Democrats hope to flip the Tar Heel State with former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) against former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley.

In the Buckeye State, former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is mounting a comeback after losing to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) less than two years ago. 

He’s up against appointed Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who succeeded Vice President JD Vance.

«There’s a lot of money flowing into this state. Both Republicans and Democrats realize that Ohio is one of the keys to either Republicans holding the Senate or Democrats flipping it,» said Cohen.

Iowa used to be a swing state. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is retiring after two terms. But the Hawkeye State is shaping up as a battleground as Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) faces Democrat Josh Turek.

The Democrats’ last hope is to capture the Last Frontier: Alaska. Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska.) is up against Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.)

Democrats must also cling to Georgia as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) faces Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.)

And just like Michigan and Georgia are for the Democrats, it’s «hold ‘em» in Texas after Republican Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the primary. 

Paxton takes on Democrat James Talarcio.

Winning the Lone Star State may be a long shot for Democrats. 

It seems that way each cycle. However, Democrats have made it relatively close for years now. 

But Cohen says Democrats might win – despite losing.

«Even if Democrats come up short in Texas, Texas will have served a huge purpose in driving a lot of those resources to that state when they could have maybe spent more money in places like Ohio or Michigan or North Carolina or Georgia,» said Cohen.

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But Democrats must now devote time to figuring out what the progressive pull means for them. Especially after the Maine implosion. Republicans believe the Democrats are their own worst enemy.

«Our secret plan all along has been let them speak. Let Graham Platner speak. Let Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan speak,» said John Kennedy. «A reckoning is coming for the Democratic Party.»

It may have already come for Democrats in Maine. 

And if this is the «secret plan» by Republicans, it’s not so secret. Democrats already understand their problem all too well.