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Texas man votes in honor of father killed by ICE

A Texas man cast his vote on Election Day while honoring his father, who was fatally shot by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

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Texas
When
Nov. 3, 2026
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  • A Texas man cried while casting his vote on Election Day to honor his father, who was killed by ICE.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

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  • ‘I cried as I was casting my vote’: Texas man honors father killed by ICE

    MS NOW

  • 'I cried as I was casting my vote': Texas man honors father fatally shot by ICE

    Modern Ghana

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  1. ‘I cried as I was casting my vote’: Texas man honors father killed by ICE MS NOW Left, November 3, 2026
  2. 'I cried as I was casting my vote': Texas man honors father fatally shot by ICE Modern Ghana Not rated, November 3, 2026

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