Houston Mayor John Whitmire has enacted a new order that limits local police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after recent elections in Texas. The order allows undocumented immigrants to avoid detention unless they are arrested for a jailable offense and have an administrative immigration warrant. Whitmire hopes this policy will serve as a model for other Texas cities, addressing concerns about public safety and community anxiety.
Key facts
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an order limiting police cooperation with ICE.
- The new policy allows undocumented immigrants to avoid detention for minor offenses.
- ICE will only be contacted if an undocumented immigrant is arrested for a jailable offense.
- The Houston City Council previously passed an ordinance limiting ICE cooperation.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated cities must cooperate with ICE to retain funding.
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